Verdurin Pact

The Verdurin Pact was a strategic agreement in the 19th-century European arts scene, primarily between influential art patrons and artists. It involved wealthy patrons, like the Verdurin family, supporting certain artists and art movements that aligned with their aesthetic preferences, thus shaping cultural trends. This pact allowed patrons to influence artistic production and promote styles that favored their tastes, often impacting the popularity and success of artists. In essence, it was an alliance that linked financial support with aesthetic influence, shaping the direction of art during that period.