- Are you impressed by the many skills that Alberti says he has? Why or why not? Find a quote from his essay and explain why you like it, or don’t like it.
- What sorts of subjects do you think architects (or artists) need to study to be successful in the world today?
- Why does the Count in Castiglione’s book think soldiers should also be scholars? What do you think of his arguments? What is your own opinion on the topic?