> So a society as a whole may want to patron some artists, regardless of what they make.
But do we? As in, are there artists who receive money regardless of their production?
Even on Patreon, most artists are paid because they're regularly putting out art, not because they exist as an artist. They're being paid to churn out art on a regular basis for their patrons, not for society as a whole.
But do we? As in, are there artists who receive money regardless of their production?
Even on Patreon, most artists are paid because they're regularly putting out art, not because they exist as an artist. They're being paid to churn out art on a regular basis for their patrons, not for society as a whole.