Name Period OBJECTIVE 2.

DIRECTIONS
Read the folbwing documents to
PRIMARY
answer the questions on the next page
SOURctS
Document A:

Let the man we are seeking be very bold, stern and always among the first where the enemy are to be seen; and in every

other place, gentle, modest, reserved and above allotting avoiding ostentation [showiness] and that impudent [boldl self

praise by which men ever excite hatred and disgust in all who hear them..

I would have him more than passably accomplished in leters, at least in those studies that are called the humanities, and

conversant not only with the latin language but with Greek, for the sake of the many different things that have been
admirable writen therein. Let him be will versed in the poets, and not less in the orators and historians, and also proficient

in writing very and prose.

Baldassarre Castiglione, The Courtier

Document B:

To Master Leonardo da Vinci, the painter:

Hearing that you are settled at Florence, we have begun to hope that our cherished desire to obtain a work by your hand
might be at length realized. when you were in this city and drew our portrait in carbon, you promised us that you would

someday pain it in colors. but because this would be almost impossible, since you are unable to come here, we beg you to
keep your promise by converting our portrait into another figure, which would be still more acceptable to us; that is to say,

a youthful Christ of about twelve years... executed with all that sweetness and charm of abnosphere which is the peculiar

excellence of your art

Mantua, May 14, 1504

Isabella D'Este, Letters

Name Period OBJECTIVE 2. I

DIRECTIONS
Use the prinary source documents to
PRIMARY
answer the fo%wing questions

DocumentA:
SOURctS
1. What character traits should a Renaissance Man have?
some character traits a Renaissance Man should have is bold, stern and always
among the first, gentle, modest, reserved and above allotting avoiding ostentation.y
which men ever excite hatred and disgust in all who hear them
2. In addition to all of these traits, what other aspects of life should a Renaissance Man be accomplished
in? some aspects a Renaissance Man should be accomplished in would be in
letters and at least studies that are called the humanities

3. Why do you think the Italians placed such an emphasis on having these characteristics?
They had high expectations for the men and making them accomplish something

Document B:
1. Who is Isabella De'Este writing to and what is she asking of him?
she's writting to Leonardo da Vinci. shes asking to get art work
from him

2. Why is she so desperate for hirn to complete this task for her family?
it was a promise he made and she was desperate to get that promise

3. What about her actions makes her the perfect Renaissance Woman?
she is admiring his art and keeping the letter profesional

General Questions
1. Do the qualities of the ideal Renaissance man and woman seem to emphasize the individual or group?
Why?
yes, the ideal renaissance woman and men are completely different. the men
have more popularity and the woman are more proper though its rarely shown.

2. How would you feel if you were a talented woman during the Renaissance but you were only expected to
facilitate the arts?
i would feel violated. I would want to express my art and feel like i could be worth
something. It would be horrible just staying home 24/7 and watching kids 24/7