WW2 by Sasha Llewellyn
This book is published on the eve of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the launch of the War Artists’ Advisory Committee and the iconic War Pictures by British Artists series. The scheme, devised by Kenneth Clark, played a vital role in both how the war was perceived at the time and how it has been perceived by future generations. The WAAC initiative also changed the course of the careers of the 400 artists whom became involved, 37 of whom were salaried. Brian Foss’s introductory essay gives a fascinating account of the origins of the scheme and its aims and evolution. Using the format established in the War Pictures by British Artists’ publications the chapters are organised into 8 sections, (as per the eight books in the original series). Alongside the work of the better known Official War Artists this publication will also include examples of work by less well know (unofficial) war artists adding resonance to the remarkable story of War Pictures by British Artists. The book is completed by an appendix providing a statistical analysis of how many artists were involved, who they were and what they produced.
This is an important and fascinating collection of the results of their painstaking work and effortsStirring and striking results are presented in Sarah and Paul's fine book! * Books Monthly *
This is all win, win stuff to be appreciated in the calm of an autumn day, sitting in your favorite chair with your chosen beverage at hand. Turn the telly off, hide your phone down the back of the sofa and put the dog out. Relax with this book and soak up the genius of the artists. * War History Online *
This is all win, win stuff to be appreciated in the calm of an autumn day, sitting in your favorite chair with your chosen beverage at hand. Turn the telly off, hide your phone down the back of the sofa and put the dog out. Relax with this book and soak up the genius of the artists. * War History Online *
Born in Stafford in 1965, Paul Liss is a fine art dealer and exhibition organiser. He joined Sotheby’s as a Bursary student prior to working for Hazlitt, Gooden & Fox. He has created numerous catalogues/exhibtions such as Stanley Lewis (Cecil Higgens, 2010), Alan Sorrell (John Soane Museum, 2013) Evelyn Dunbar (Pallant House, 2015), WWI and WWII (Morley Gallery London, 2014 and 2016). He founded Liss Llewellyn Fine Art in 1991.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780993088421 |
| ISBN 10 | 0993088422 |
| Title | WW2 |
| Author | Sasha Llewellyn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Liss Llewellyn |
| Year published | 2016-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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