Castiglione's description of the "Renaissance man" as accomplished,witty,cultured,and stylish was:
A)a rejection of the older Renaissance ideal of education in the classics for the purpose of creating virtuous citizens.
B)an acceptance of the older Renaissance ideal of education in the classics for the purpose of creating virtuous citizens.
C)impossible to achieve.
D)believed to apply to all individuals regardless of class.
E)made the basis for curriculum reforms in Italian lay schools.

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Castiglione's description of the "Renaissance man" as accomplished, witty, cultured, and stylish was a rejection of the older Renaissance ideal of education in the classics for the purpose of creating virtuous citizens. Instead, he emphasized the importance of individual accomplishment, cultural refinement, and social grace.

Castiglione's Description of the "Renaissance Man" as Accomplished,witty,cultured,and Stylish Was