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A Man Too Early For His Time
Summary: Leonardo DaVinci and how he was viewed by the public for conducting his experiments.
The Renaissance period was a time of rebirth, a time when people realized their world wasn't all about work and labor. During this time period, where old wisdom incorporated with new ideas became the way of life, Leonardo DaVinci's work wasn't always welcomed with enthusiasm. Because DaVinci studied so many subjects, his interests sparked new inventions everywhere, along with new criticism. His medical work was considered inhumane, and his scientific theories, impossible to achieve.
This late fifteenth century society was slowly digging its way out of an era of darkness, thus the name "The Dark Ages," and "The Middle Ages." The people's ideals about life changed. They became interested in reading classical literature, cared about the way they presented themselves and the way they talked; people wanted to become somewhat civilized and more virtuous. They were no longer focused on labor and war, but began living life with...
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