Thursday, April 1, 2010

Art of WWI

History is better understood when it is told by someone who witnessed it take place. Below are four art pieces that give a view of what life during the war was like.



Artist: Felix Vallotton


Title: Le plateau de Bolante (Bolante Plateau)


Description: The artist of this painting portrays a plateau in France. It is clearly ruined, giving the viewer an idea of how terribly damaged France was because of the fighting from the war.




Artist: John Nash


Title: Over the Top


Description: This painting portrays the tactic of trench warfare. The soldiers look very cautious as they venture into "no man's land." Also, debris and people can be seen lying in the trenches, showing the tough life of living in a trench.



Artist: Edouard Vuillard


Title: Interrogatoire d'un prissonier (Interrogation of a Prisoner)



Description: This painting reveals how prisoners were questioned by their enemies. The prisoner looks worn out, and the room he is being interrogated in does not look very warm or welcoming. The people that are overseeing him, however, look fine.





Artist: Max Edler von Poosch
Title: Kampstaffel D3, uber der Brenta-Gruppe (Squadron over the Brenta)

Description: This artist portrays a new weapon of war- the airplane. At that time, it was fascinating.


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