Here in 2019, we will sometimes casually refer to people as being a “Renaissance Man” if they are someone who has acquired profound knowledge or proficiency in more than one field. This comes from our knowledge that a “Renaissance man” is classically defined as a cultured man of the Renaissance who was knowledgeable, educated, or proficient in a wide range of fields or interests. Leonardo da Vinci has been called one of the greatest Renaissance men that ever lived and rightly so.
Using evidence from your textbook, answer this question: Why is Leonardo da Vinci considered the ultimate “Renaissance Man?” With a minimum of 7 sentences, answer the question above, including specific evidence from your textbook.