Renaissance humanism and the role of humanists in the Renaissance states of Florence, Rome, and Venice. What are some of the similarities and some of the differences between these centers of Renaissance culture? Analyze how patronage worked in the various Italian Renaissance city-states. What was the relationship between patrons and artists? Assess the role it played in the economy, society, and culture of Renaissance Florence, Rome, and Venice. Compare and contrast the main features in each city-state.