World War II in American art / by Robert Henkes ; foreword by Edward Reep.
"From the attack on Pearl Harbor, through the bitter years of combat, to V-E Day and V-J Day, the events of World War II inspired American artists. Working in many styles and media, they sought to capture the emotions of both the battlefield and the home front. Many of the artists were hired by...
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| Other title: | World War 2 in American art. World War Two in American art. |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland,
℗♭2001.
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| Summary: | "From the attack on Pearl Harbor, through the bitter years of combat, to V-E Day and V-J Day, the events of World War II inspired American artists. Working in many styles and media, they sought to capture the emotions of both the battlefield and the home front. Many of the artists were hired by the WPA to record the war years for posterity." "Here is a collection of more than 100 works by United States artists depicting the events, atmosphere, and aftermath of World War II. The works cover many subjects, including combat, the wounded and dead, the ruins of war, and the families back home. Works making particular use of religious imagery and other symbolism offer additional perspectives."--Jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (157 pages : illustrations (some color)) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-154) and index. |