It is used to learn about opinions on a designated topic, and to guide future action. Examples: 1  A focus group of parents of preschoolers meets to discuss child care needs. 2  Parents share their views on local child care programs, and on what could be done to improve them.
Born 13 years after da Vinci, Michelangelo followed in his footsteps as a Renaissance man. He was an accomplished artist, poet, architect, and engineer. His best-known work is probably the sculpture David, which was completed in the opening years of the 16th century.
The period of the High Renaissance is the most enduring. Three High Renaissance artists stand out, and their influence can still be felt all over the world today. Leonardo da Vinci, in particular, is very much THE quintessential Renaissance man, not only in his artwork, but in his outlook on life.