6. Leonardo da Vinci is often referred to as a true "Renaissance Man." Why
has he come to symbolize the spirit of the era?
A. His paintings, the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper are superlative examples of
expressionism and perspective, and are the most famous of the era.
B. His scientific works showed a level of genius that was confirmed by his prediction
of technologies that would not exist for centuries.
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C. He excelled at everything he did, bringing him in line with the heroic intellectual
stature of the ancient Greek gods who helped inspire the Renaissance.
D. His interests and body of work spanned many subjects, media, and disciplines,
reflecting the quest for knowledge and the spirit of creative adventure that embodied
the Renaissance era