The first global survey of art in WWII; this volume features selected biographies of artists and detailed discussions of war-era art worlds in China; France; Italy; Japan; Germany; Great Britain; the Soviet Union; Spain; and the United States. Readers can compare and contrast artists experiences of war in these different countries. They will observe the artists wide range of responses to war; from producing art works that actively supported the war effort; to criticism of death and destruction.Chapters begin with short synopses of the art worlds in each of these countries leading up to World War II. Following this are approximately five detailed biographies of selected artists whose works exhibited a wide range of responses to the war efforts of their nation. Their works cover a range of artistic styles; from traditional to modern; and demonstrate the blurred boundaries of art and propaganda during this period. The influence of their works on World War II and how their communities; and the world; responded to those works; gives readers a unique view on the powerful influence of art in war.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic Book; read it non-stop until completed.By Edward D. TurnerGreat book. Wow; we all grew up loving the music of Charlie Wilson; but never did I know his struggles. Too bad I cant loan this book to another Kindle user; I wish Charlie and his team would open that up. In the book Charlie talks about raising his hands to thank God during his shows; check out my attached photo.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. "Uncle Charlie!"By RYCJThere was a lot to love and savor about this personal narrative of a music icon. Omitting spoilers his mother and her very early admonition to stay true to his voice wholly won me over. That advice; on top his relationship with Snoop Dogg; for me; rocked this memoir on home. The scene at the gas station will play in my mind over and over again; similar to a comment Rick James made.Overall; this lsquo;quietrsquo; memoir screams of tremendous pain and passion; which as difficult as it was to read; I know it is the rudiments that not only produces high-end art; but is the essence of what inspires others. ldquo;The thrill of creation is indescribable. Magical.rdquo; ndash; I agree. Highly recommended.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I am glad he came backBy Lisa DeniseI truly enjoyed the book about Charlie Wilsons life. His story gives people hope. It helps to explain why a person who may seemingly have a pretty decent life would choose to go down a path that is in the opposite direction of what he/she was taught. It basically lets us know that drug usage can alter the brain to the point that a person begins to present as mentally ill. Charlie Wilsons story helps those of us who may have written off someone as beyond hope to recognize everyone can be helped if the right help is offered at the right time. I love Charlie Wilsons music and I am so happy he did not allow that drug addiction to take him out. I loved the Gap Band; but It would have been so sad if we had never heard his new music. If you havent read this book; please do and recognize it is a story worth reading.