- Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy's social ideal because he
Awas a politician, and politicians were considered the pinnacle of human achievement.
Bcame from a wealthy family and greatly improved his family's status in society.
Cwrote grand romantic poetry and insightful political treatises.
Dwas a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician.
- The city-state that was led by a group of wealthy merchant-aristocrats was
ARome.
Bthe Papal States.
CMilan.
DVenice.
