The idea of a renaissance man was created during the renaissance humanism. This considered man the center of the universe. This led to many individuals testing their knowledge and wanting to embrace and learn more. This was known as the Renaissance Man, although many could fit the description, Leonardo da Vinci is the best known, although this was a concept many years ago it is still possible to be one today. During the renaissance time periods a person who had many talents and was well educated. This was someone who was knowledge in many subjects as well as being proficient in them as well. For example, an individual who was well educated in anatomy, math, ecology, and was a writer. For example, a man who fit this criterion would be Leonardo
