How can Da Vinci be characterized as a true Renaissance Man?
Da Vinci is characterized as a Renaissance Man because he was famous at this time and had a huge impact in many areas of the Renaissance, such as military and civil engineering, art and architecture, sculpture and anatomy. The definition of the word Renaissance means ‘rebirth’. During this time there was a “rebirth of interest in the natural world and in the ideas of the Greeks and Romans…” (pg. 9 SHP – The Renaissance) Leonardo’s ideas, art work and inventions helped influence others and gave them creative thoughts and ideas throughout Europe . As he influenced people, they became more interested in their surroundings and the ideas of the ancient world as well as himself, he took the time to study his surroundings and get more great ideas from them. They worked together to improve what had been already accomplished during the Roman and Greek era and to make art and sculpture much more realistic, to design more sophisticated military and civil machines, and to increase the accuracy of medical knowledge and understanding. During this time Leonardo Da Vinci showed his ability of being a leader and this is one of the reasons why he was named the true Renaissance man.
