Question

What is a guild?

a. a group of artists that support one another
b.a group of artists that work together
c. an association of people organized by occupation
d. a group of people interested in art
Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

C.) An association of people organized by occupation

Here are my notes based on guilds

Guilds:

-A guild is an association of people

organized by occupation

-Most artists belonged to guilds

-Pharmacy guild

-Sculptors guild
(Above are examples of occupations)

Answer 2

guild, also spelled gild, an association of craftsmen or merchants formed for mutual aid and protection and for the furtherance of their professional interests. Guilds flourished in Europe between the 11th and 16th centuries and formed an important part of the economic and social fabric in that era.