Hi. Please help me to understand the meaning of "placed premium" in the sentence below.
A very long time passed before artists placed any premium on “variety” or “originality,” either in subject choice or in representational manner. Does it mean "paid attention"?
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artists placed a premium on “variety” or “originality" They considered these things important
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artists placed a premium on “variety” or “originality" They considered these things important
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