Cosimo I de' Medici was a pioneer of which concept?
Copied portrait sent as a diplomatic gift
Improv in painting
Pop art
Impressionism
Answer
Cosimo I de' Medici was a pioneer of the concept of the copied portrait sent as a diplomatic gift. He sent copies of his own portrait to other rulers in Europe as a way to build relationships and alliances. This practice became popular and was adopted by other rulers.
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