The Achievement and Impact of the Renaissance
The Renaissance was a cultural movement that took place in Europe from the end of the 14th century to the beginning of the 17th century. It was centered on humanism and aimed to restore the cultural heritage of ancient Greece and Rome. It advocated human freedom, rationality, and science. The achievements of the Renaissance mainly included the following aspects: 1. Literature achievements: The literary works of the Renaissance period showed the reference and inheritance of ancient Greek and Roman literature, such as the plays of William, Hamlet and Athena and Ares, as well as the literary works of Homer's epics, Iliad and Odessey. 2. Art achievements: The art of the Renaissance demonstrated the inheritance and innovation of ancient Greek and Roman art, such as Da Vinci's painting Mona Lisa, Raphael's sculpture of the Virgin Mary and Child, and Michelangelo's sculpture of David. 3. Scientific achievements: The Renaissance period promoted the development of science, promoted the establishment of Newton's mechanics, discovered the law of planetary motion, and proposed the law of universal gravitation. In addition, he also promoted the development of experimental science and invented instruments such as the telescope. The influence of the Renaissance was very far-reaching. It promoted the prosperity and development of European culture, changed the political, economic and social structure of Europe, and had an important impact on the modern world. In addition, the artistic, literary, and scientific achievements of the Renaissance also had a profound impact on other cultural fields, such as Buddhism in the East, the arts, literature, and science of Buddhism, India, and Buddhism.