The Renaissance was a period in eastern European medieval culture, which turned societies ideals to focus on man. It was a period of invention, self-exploration, and a growth of the arts and humanities. The general accepted terms of a Renaissance man, is a person who exemplifies the meaning of humanity, through arts, technology, politics, and philosophy. A person referred denoted today as a "renaissance man" is referring to them as a jack-of-all-trades, and are comparative with some of the most famous artists of all time. Michelangelo Buonarotti and Leonardo DaVinci are two names synonymous with the time period, but there are arguments bearing that there should be only one to idealize as the comparable "Renaissance Man". Michelangelo and DaVinci are both worthy of such a title, while many people only know of them for their paintings, both have accomplished so much more in their lives. However, DaVinci provided history with many more ideas and thoughts still discussed in modern......
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