the renaissance was a time when everything grew and improved. to be a renaissance you have to reach a high standard. but during the time of the renaissance that was most common.
the average renaissance man possessed great knowledge over many topics. during the renaissance everything bloomed, this included: science, literature, law, math, grammar, and culture. Leonardo da Vinci was the ultimate renaissance man. he was a scientist, inventor, painter, and musician. it is important for a man to have mental fitness since at the time of the renaissance that was a necessary thing to have. the reason why the renaissance made so many smart people is because they set their standards really high and he had to make a contribution to his community weather trough service or money.