PREMISE
Medieval times saw the rise of guilds that governed the functioning of artists, architects, and other professions. Those were times when art was considered elite and sophisticated. The work done by these artists was valued and helped put history eloquently for us to understand it today.
These guilds focused on providing support to other craftsmen and also gained over a certain political stance. It helped reduce competition amongst themselves while maintaining the standards. The members of the guild were expected to pay its collective expenses in return for the benefits obtained.
