War and art : a visual history of modern conflict
2017
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In times of crisis, we often turn to artists for truth-telling and memory-keeping. There is no greater crisis than war, and in this sumptuously illustrated volume, we find a comprehensive visual, cultural, and historical account of the ways in which armed conflict has been represented by artists. Covering the last two centuries, from the Crimean War to the present day, the book shows how the artistic portrayal of war has changed, from a celebration of heroic exploits to a more modern, troubled, and perhaps truthful depiction of warfare and its consequences.
Main title:
War and art : a visual history of modern conflict / edited by Joanna Bourke.
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Imprint:
London : Reaktion Books, 2017.London : Reaktion Books, 2017.
Collation:
391 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 29 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9781780238463 (hbk)
Dewey class:
704.949355
Language:
English
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BRN:
1886610