Florentine guilds

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The Florentine guilds were powerful medieval and Renaissance trade and professional associations in Florence that regulated economic life, influenced politics, and sponsored major artistic and architectural commissions.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf medieval guild system
trade association network
associatedWith Italian Renaissance
linked to: Renaissance

Medieval Italy
rise of the Florentine bourgeoisie
commissioned Orsanmichele sculptures
works by Donatello
works by Ghiberti
works by Nanni di Banco
controlled access to public office in Florence
country Italy
differentFrom modern trade unions
dissolved 18th century
floruit 13th century
14th century
15th century
16th century
governedBy guild statutes
granted political representation in Florentine government
hasHierarchy major guilds
minor guilds
hasPart Arte dei Albergatori
Arte dei Beccai
Arte dei Calzolai
Arte dei Chiavaioli
linked to: Arte dei Fabbri

Arte dei Corazzai e Spadai
Arte dei Correggiai
Arte dei Cuoiai e Galigai
Arte dei Fabbri
Arte dei Fornai
Arte dei Giudici e Notai
Arte dei Legnaioli
Arte dei Legnaioli e Mobilieri
Arte dei Linaioli e Rigattieri
Arte dei Maestri di Pietra e Legname
Arte dei Medici e Speziali
linked to: Florentine guilds

Arte dei Muratori e Scarpellini
Arte dei Oliandoli e Pizzicagnoli
Arte dei Vaiai e Pellicciai
Arte dei Vinattieri
Arte del Cambio
Arte della Lana
Arte della Seta
Arte di Calimala
Arti Maggiori
Arti Mediane
Arti Minori
headquarters Orsanmichele
various guild palaces in Florence
imposed entry requirements for trades
price regulations in certain sectors
quality controls on production
inception 12th century
influenced Florentine politics
urban legislation in Florence
locatedIn Florence
Republic of Florence
memberOf communal institutions of the Republic of Florence
playedRoleIn economic development of Florence
patronage of Renaissance art
regulation of quality standards in crafts
training of apprentices
regulates artisan crafts in Florence
banking in Florence
silk production in Florence
textile trade in Florence
wool production in Florence
relatedTo Medieval European guilds
sponsored architectural projects in Florence
artistic commissions in Florence
public religious festivals in Florence
usedLanguage Italian
Latin

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Florentine school patron Florentine guilds
arms of France influenced arms of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Republic of Florence hasInstitution Florentine guilds
Donatello employer Guilds of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Florentine guilds hasPart Arte dei Medici e Speziali
linked to: Florentine guilds
Andrea del Verrocchio memberOf Florentine painters’ guild
linked to: Florentine guilds
Ospedale degli Innocenti foundedBy Silk Guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Ospedale degli Innocenti patron Florentine Silk Guild
linked to: Florentine guilds
Gonfaloniere of Justice relatedPosition Priori of the guilds
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori partOf Florentine guild system
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Bakers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Wine Retailers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Innkeepers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Oilers and Grocers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Butchers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Shoemakers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Blacksmiths guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Locksmiths guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Armorers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Woodworkers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Saddlers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Harness‑makers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Rope‑makers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Stone‑workers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Bricklayers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Second‑hand dealers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Metalworkers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Minori hasMember Retail cloth dealers guild of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arti Mediane partOf Florentine guild system
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte della Lana influenced Florentine international trade
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte del Cambio associatedWith Florentine banking families
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte del Cambio category Guilds of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte dei Vaiai e Pellicciai memberOf Florentine guild system
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte dei Vaiai e Pellicciai translatedName Guild of Furriers and Skinners of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte dei Beccai partOf Florentine guild system
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte dei Legnaioli partOf Arti Minori (lesser guilds of Florence)
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte dei Legnaioli category Medieval guilds of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte dei Linaioli e Rigattieri partOf Florentine guild system
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte dei Linaioli e Rigattieri associatedWith Florentine textile sector
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte dei Cuoiai e Galigai partOf Florentine guild system
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte dei Oliandoli e Pizzicagnoli partOf Florentine guild system
linked to: Florentine guilds
Orsanmichele commissionedBy Florentine guilds
Arte dei Vinattieri partOf guild system of Florence
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte dei Albergatori partOf Florentine guild system
linked to: Florentine guilds
Arte dei Correggiai partOf Florentine guild system
linked to: Florentine guilds
Gates of Paradise commissionedBy Arte di Calimala (Cloth Importers’ Guild of Florence)
linked to: Florentine guilds
North Doors commissionedBy Arte di Calimala (Cloth Importers’ Guild of Florence)
linked to: Florentine guilds
Lorenzo Ghiberti employer Arte di Calimala (Cloth Importers’ Guild of Florence)
subject linked to: Lorenzo di Bartolo
linked to: Florentine guilds
St. Matthew (Orsanmichele) associatedWith Florentine guilds