War and Art - A Visual History of Modern Conflict (Hardcover)

This sumptuously illustrated volume, edited by eminent war historian Joanna Bourke, offers a comprehensive visual, cultural and historical account of the ways in which armed conflict has been represented in art. Covering the last two centuries, the book shows how the artistic portrayal of war has changed, from a celebration of heroic exploits to a more modern, truthful depiction of warfare and its consequences. Featuring illustrations by artists including Paul Nash, Judy Chicago, Pablo Picasso, Melanie Friend, Francis Bacon, Kathe Kollwitz, Yves Klein, Robert Rauschenberg, Dora Meeson, Otto Dix and many others, as well as those who are often overlooked, such as children, women, non-European artists and prisoners of war, this extensive survey is a fitting and timely contribution to the understanding, memory and commemoration of war, and will appeal to a wide audience interested in warfare, art, history or politics. Introduction by Joanna Bourke, with essays by Jon Bird, Monica Bohm-Duchen, Joanna Bourke, Grace Brockington, James Chapman, Michael Corris, Patrick Crogan, Jo Fox, Paul Gough, Gary Haines, Clare Makepeace, Sue Malvern, Sergiusz Michalski, Manon Pignot, Anna Pilkington, Nicholas J. Saunders, John Schofield, John D. Szostak, Sarah Wilson and Jay Winter.

General

Imprint:	Reaktion Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2017
Editors:	Joanna Bourke
Text writers:	Jon Bird • Monica Bohm-Duchen • Grace Brockington • James Chapman • Michael Corris • Patrick Crogan • Jo Fox • Paul Gough • Gary Haines
Dimensions:	280 x 210 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-1-78023-846-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > From 1900 > General Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	1-78023-846-0
Barcode:	9781780238463

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