| In the 4th century the Athenian state did not hesitate to commission historical paintings or portraits of living benefactors and allies. |
| All of this has been made possible by the generous contributions of many benefactors at home and abroad. |
| The museum is supported by private benefactors as well as awards from national entities. |
| They all patently love and cherish the objects entrusted to them by Victorian philanthropists and municipal benefactors. |
| That tradition continues into the present day with numerous benefactors who support the arts and humanities. |
| The question of whether you are true artists or the fortunate benefactors of happenstance cannot be answered until you make a second film. |
