WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is Leonardo known as a “Renaissance Man”?
A
He was a Great artist during the Renaissance
B
He was born in the Renaissance and contributed
C
His many interests symbolized the Renaissance
D
He Lived During the Renaissance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While Leonardo da Vinci is best known as an artist, his work as a scientist and an inventor make him a true Renaissance man. He serves as a role model applying the scientific method to every aspect of life, including art and music.

Detailed explanation-2: -Leonardo wasn’t just interested in what things looked like – he wanted to know how things worked too. As well as being determined to draw things exactly as they looked, he was fascinated by how the human eye worked, how plants grew and how birds flew.

Detailed explanation-3: -: a person who has wide interests and is expert in several areas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ideal European “Renaissance Man” excelled in a variety of areas. He was well educated, charming, witty, able to dance, write poetry, sing, play music, wrestle, ride horses, and be able to fight as a swordsman. Leonardo Da Vinci is generally regarded as the ultimate “Renaissance Man”.

Detailed explanation-5: -In his own time he was known just as Leonardo or as “Il Florentine, ‘’ since he lived near Florence-and was famed as an artist, inventor and thinker.

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