Can you put a price on culture? The Irish government will pay creative people €1,300 (£1,134) a month just to make their art. Some think all countries should do the same thing.
Ireland to pay artists a basic income
Cash for creativity: Ireland's new basic income scheme for artists explores whether guaranteed monthly payments can save culture from the digital age. Glossary
Renaissance - The "rebirth" of Western learning began in the late 15th century, as European scholars rediscovered ancient manuscripts and began to make developments in science and art.
Medici - A very rich and powerful family from what is now Italy, who were famous for their wealth and for supporting many of the world's greatest artists.
Florence - A beautiful city in Italy that was a centre for art and culture, especially during the time of the Renaissance.
Patrons - People who give money and support to artists, writers, or musicians so that they can focus on creating their work.
Sistine Chapel - A room in the Vatican City whose ceiling is painted by the Renaissance artist Michelangelo.
Vatican - Where the Pope lives in Italy.
Botticelli - A 15th-Century Florentine artist best known for his The Birth of Venus and Primavera.