Art and the Second World War
Farnham: Lund Humphries, 2013. Quarto, blue cloth hard cover, dust jacket, 288 pp., profusely illustrated in colour throughout. A very fine copy. This is the first English language publication to provide a detailed overview of the complex relationship between war and contemporary art. This volume starts by examining the Spanish Civil War, looking at the painting, sculpture, prints and drawings of each combatant nation. With breathtaking scope, this book addresses fundamental issues such as the role of propaganda, gender, and censorship, and is an unparalleled comparative perspective that will attract readers with interest in wartime art history. Item #4057
Price (AUD): $75.00