(单词翻译:单击)
The Renaissance
文艺复兴
The Renaissance was a period of cultural change in Europe.
文艺复兴是欧洲文化变革的时期。
The term ‘renaissance’ is a French word, meaning ‘rebirth’.
renaissance是一个法语单词，意思是“重生”。
The Renaissance began in Italy in the 14th century, when a movement called humanism became very popular.
文艺复兴始于14世纪的意大利，当时一场名为人文主义的运动变得非常流行。
Humanism emerged after 14th-century Europeans began to rediscover ancient Greek philosophy.
人文主义是在14世纪欧洲人开始重新发现古希腊哲学之后出现的。
The main ideas of humanism were that humans deserved to pursue wealth and happiness, and that science, literature, and the arts were essential to human life.
人文主义的主要思想是，人类理应追求财富和幸福，科学、文学和艺术是人类生活所必需。
This was a contrast to the Middle Ages, when religion was often considered the most important part of life.
这与中世纪形成了鲜明的对比，中世纪时宗教通常被认为是生活中最重要的部分。
Humanism encouraged many people to study and create art.
人文主义鼓励许多人学习和创作艺术。
One of the most well-known artists of this period was Italian painter Leonardo Da Vinci, the creator of the Mona Lisa.
这一时期最著名的艺术家之一是意大利画家莱昂纳多·达·芬奇，即《蒙娜丽莎》的创作者。
Although the Renaissance ended around the 17th century, the ideas and discoveries from back then are still influential in many cultures today.
虽然文艺复兴在17世纪左右结束，但当时的思想和发现在如今的许多文化中仍然具有影响力。
