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demands of patronage, and its effect on the art 
itself was probably similar as well. Generally, 
artists can now reach an audience only through 
commercial galleries and public museums, 
although their work may be occasionally 
reproduced in art periodicals. They may also be 
assisted by financial awards or commissions from 
industry and the state. (c,d,e,) 
250- According to the passage, some painters 
losing 
their 
patrons 
supported 
themselves 
by........... .
A) exhibiting their works without paying any 
money to the art galleries 
B) selling their best paintings to the upper class 
families 
C) opening exhibitions by themselves and
collecting money from visitors 
D) going on tours to the countries where their 
works were appreciated 
E) painting portraits of the royal members 
251- Today‘s artists are luckier than those of 19
th
 
century in that ........... .
A) their paintings are thought to be more attractive 
B) advances in art make it easy for them to paint 
C) people appreciate art more than those lived in 
19
th
century 
D) they can display their work with ease at art 
centres 
E) they no longer have trouble in getting 
sponsorships for their exhibitions 
252- While artists painted to fascinate firstly their 
patrons in the past, today they paint ............ .
A) to earn livelihood without relying on anyone 
B) to display emotional states they are in 
C) to support art periodicals which will otherwise 
go bankrupt 
D) to please the owners of the art galleries 
E) to attract people who are interested in their 
paintings 
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