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How does Baxandall’s discussion about the social and economic conditions of art production during this period impact our understanding of the paintings produced?

Read: Michael Baxandall, Chapter 1: Conditions of Trade in Painting and Expression in Fifteenth Century Italy, (Oxford Press, 1972) available via E-Reserves, DePaul University Library In this chapter, Baxandall summarizes the changes in style in 15th-century Italian painting, drawing connections between the terms of artist-client contracts and the artistic development that occurs during this period. […]