Similarities Between Leonardo Da Vinci And Michelangelo

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Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, two of the greatest artist of the Renaissance, were the epitome of rivalry. Their undying competition drove Renaissance art to the future in their efforts to outdo one another. Leonard da Vinci created a larger living legacy than Michelangelo because da Vinci embodied the mentality of a true “Renaissance Man” by influencing all aspects of the Renaissance.

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