Art and the War at Sea: 1914-1945
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (828 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848221681 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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He was Curator of The Last of the Tall Ships exhibition (2009) based on the photographic work of Alan Villiers. He is on the editorial board of the Mariner’s Mirror (Journal of the Society for Nautical Research). Andrew Choong is Curator of Historic Photographs & Ship Plans, Royal Museums Greenwich. Jeremy Michell is Curator of Historic Photographs & Ship Plans, Royal Museums Greenwich. Melanie Vandenbrouck is Curator of Art, post-1800, Royal Museums G
"See art" according to Robin. Unlike the army or the air force whose actions are clear to see after the event naval activity is not so easily captured visually. Sea battles take place without seeing the enemy, submarines are mostly invisible and ships sink without trace but as this book clearly shows there is plenty of art available showing maritime activity during periods of conflict and peace.One of the strengths of the book is that the six chapters cover a remarkable range of naval activity from famous battles, daily life above and below deck, a naval P.O.W. camp, WRENS, public memorials and nicely the Merchant Navy is also i
While many publications have engaged with the events, artists and poets associated with war fought on land, the cultural history of the war at sea has been neglected. This original book, which draws on the rich archives held at the National Maritime Museum, London, redresses this imbalance by being the first study to focus on the art of war in the first half of the 20th century from a distinctly naval and maritime perspective.
This book will be both enjoyable and, I hope, an important reference for future collectors and specialists. As we near the Battle of Jutland centenary, this book is a timely reminder of forgotten artists who not only recorded historical detail, but also enhanced art in the early part of the 20th century. Antiques Trade Gazette, August 2015