During the Middle Ages, artists were viewed simply as artisans, bound to guild and patron, but by the sixteenth century, some artists were perceived as artistic geniuses and were accepted into the upper classes.

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This statement is accurate. During the Renaissance period, artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were celebrated for their creative talent and intellect, and were often patronized by wealthy patrons and nobility. This marked a departure from the Middle Ages, when artists were considered craftsmen and were limited to working within guilds and for specific patrons.

During the Middle Ages, Artists Were Viewed Simply as Artisans