Guernica was first shown at the Paris World's Fair in 1937, the regular international exhibition of industry, culture, and art.
1937年,《格尔尼卡》首次于巴黎世界博览会亮相,这是国际工业、文化和艺术的定期展览。
But Guernica's timing was critical to its later success.
但是《格尔尼卡》的展出时机对其后来的成功至关重要。
As the world stood unsteadily on the edge of the Second World War, the painting was sent on a global tour in support of the fight against fascism in Spain.
当世界在第二次世界大战的边缘摇摇欲坠时,这幅画被送往全球巡回展出,支持西班牙反法西斯斗争。
And when the world did descend into war, the painting came to symbolize the massacre and horror that humankind ever faced.
当世界真的陷入战争时,这幅画象征着人类曾经面临的屠杀和恐怖。
After the war, the painting was eventually returned to Madrid in 1981, eight years after Picasso's death.
战争结束后,这幅画最终在1981年,也就是毕加索去世8年后,被归还给了马德里。
Today Guernica remains a powerful symbol against war.
今天,《格尔尼卡》仍然是反对战争的有力象征。
Whenever there's an anti-war protest, you're likely to see images of Guernica among the banners and signs.
每当有反战抗议示威时,你就会看到横幅和标牌中《格尔尼卡》的形象。