Who was Alberti?

Question

Was he a typical renaissance man? Why or why not?

Answer 1

he was an architect.  i wouldn't say he was a total Renaissance man, not like some others.  he lived during the Renaissance, yes, and made some great contributions.  but he was not as multi-talented as others like Michelangelo or Da Vinci.

Answer 2

Alberti devoted himself to the study of Latin and the practice of architecture, perspective, and painting, and he left to posterity a number of books which he wrote himself.

His father's family were wealthy and had been involved in banking and commercial business in Florence during the 14th century. In fact the success of the city of Florence during this period is to a large extent a consequence of the success of the Alberti family, whose firm had branches spread widely through north Italy. Not content with their major financial achievements, however, members of the family became involved in politics. This turned out to be a disaster and the family was driven out of Florence after decrees were passed to exile them. It was for this reason that Lorenzo Alberti came to be living in Genoa at the time his son was born, for there he was safe yet still able to continue his wealthy life style within a local branch of the family firm.

In my opinion, he was not a 'prime figure' in the Ranaissance. By saying this, I man he was not as popular as people like Michalangelo, Elizabeth I, Shakespeare, Donatello, Da Vinci, Copernicus, etc.

Hope this helped!