Italy 's art models have gone on strike , demanding they get a full-time wage . Around 300 people do the job , but only about 50 of them are full-time . During the Italian Renaissance artists mostly used prostitutes and lovers as models . she used me as a model while I was interviewing Fattori . The women were paid for their time in exchange for food or shelter ( which was often provided by wealthy patrons ).
Italy 's art models have gone on strike , demanding they get a full-time wage . Around 300 people do the job , but only about 50 of them are full-time . During the Italian Renaissance artists mostly used prostitutes and lovers as models . The women were paid for their time in exchange for food or shelter ( which was often provided by wealthy patrons ).