Question

The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo da Vinci. Why is this phrase used to describe Leonardo da Vinci?

A.
Leonardo da Vinci was an outspoken critic of the new ideas developed during the Renaissance.
B.
Leonardo da Vinci started a university and taught many famous artists.
C.
Leonardo da Vinci was the first person born during the Renaissance.
D.
Leonardo da Vinci had a wide knowledge of many subjects and had diverse talents.

Answer 1

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D. Leonardo da Vinci had a wide knowledge of many subjects and had diverse talents. The phrase "Renaissance Man" is used to describe individuals who, like da Vinci, excel in a wide range of fields, such as art, science, engineering, architecture, and philosophy. Da Vinci was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician, among other things, making him a prime example of a Renaissance Man.