In what two ways did patrons support the renaissance movement in italy?
they created innovative methods of painting.
they opposed the church and its orthodox ideas.
they encouraged the spread of arts and education.
they developed complex architectural techniques.
they provided financial support to artists.

john locke studied medicine and he laid a lot of groundwork for the enlightenment he also contibutied to the development of liberalism

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]