What is a Renaissance man?
Q: What is a Renaissance man?
A: A Renaissance man is a very clever person who is good at many different things.
Q: After what period of history is the term "Renaissance man" named?
A: The term "Renaissance man" is named after the Renaissance period of history (from the 14th century to the 16th or 17th century in Europe).
Q: Who are two famous Renaissance men from that period?
A: Two famous Renaissance men from that period were Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
Q: What was Leonardo da Vinci famous for?
A: Leonardo was a famous painter, but he was also a scientist, philosopher, engineer, and mathematician.
Q: What is one thing that Michelangelo was known for?
A: Michelangelo was an extraordinary sculptor, painter, architect, and poet.
Q: Is the term "Renaissance man" only used for people from the Renaissance period?
A: No, the term "Renaissance man" is also often used for extraordinary people who lived in different time periods.
Q: Who are some examples of "Renaissance men" from different time periods?
A: Albert Schweitzer was a 20th-century "Renaissance man" who was a theologian, musician, philosopher, and doctor. Benjamin Franklin was an 18th-century "Renaissance man" who was an author and printer, politician, scientist, inventor, and soldier.
