Which influential work by Baldassare Castiglione defined the ideal qualities of a Renaissance gentleman and courtier?
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Correct answer: The Book of the Courtier
Castiglione's work emphasized the concept of 'sprezzatura,' or nonchalance, where a courtier performs difficult tasks with effortless grace. This text helped disseminate Humanist ideals of education and social conduct across Europe.
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