Renaissance Man Research Paper

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1. The Renaissance Man is a man of many qualities, including; strength, intelligence, courage, and humility. The Renaissance Man had a great respect and passion for religion and art. Da Vinci was often unable to finish his work as he sought perfection and had a hard visualizing things unknown to him.

2. Vasari thought Leonardo was unstable because he wanted to learn too many things. Vasari felt da Vinci had no strong skill set as he floated from one idea or project to another. That Leonardo was most likely to abandon his work and ideas in pursuit of perfection.

3. Artists in the Renaissance were highly respected and their work was in high demand. Artists in the Renaissance were sought after by Kings and paid large amounts to create specific

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