2) Leonardo de Vinci captures the essence of the Renaissance because: 10/10/2017 1) True or False: Guttenberg's printing-press greatly increases literacy because it made books more affordable and therefore more available to common people. 2) Leonardo de Vinci captures the essence of the Renaissance because: A) He was an accomplished painter B) An accomplished inventor C) Looked to the classical periods of Greece and Rome for inspiration D) All of the above True or false? The astrolabe proved to be all but useless for sailors as a navigation instrument 4) Structures such as the Duomo of Florence are significant because: A) They represent the ongoing dominance of “the Church” during the Renaissance B) Could be built quickly and cheaply by unskilled laborers C) Represent enthusiasm for classical Greek and Roman architecture during the Renaissance D) None of the above