The Art of War

This exhibit features work from, Albrecht Altdorfer, Nabil Kanso, Theodore Gericault, Pablo Picasso, Edouard Detaille, Edward Jeffrey Irving, William Orpen, George Edmund Butler, Julian Scott, and John Singer Sargent. This show is about understand the effects of war not only on the soldiers themselves but also the civilians in the war zone and the women and children back home. The works displayed each feature an emotion connected to the trauma of war. I chose these artists by going through each major war and finding battles that were fought, next I looked for artists that displayed those scenes.

"The Battle of Alexander at Issus"

Albrecht Altdorfer, "The Battle of Alexander at Issus," Oil on Linden wood, 158.4 cm × 120.3 cm, 1529

Altdorfer was a German artist who was known for realistic paintings of landscape. This painting was chosen to begin the exhibit because it shows the degree of War, it depicts many many people and shows how consuming war is on a nation.

"Extinguishing the Sun the Moon and the Stars"

Nabil Kanso, "Extinguishing the Sun the Moon and the Stars," Oil on Canvas, 3.65 X 6 meters, 1993

This painting is one of a collection of seven done. Each of which depict a scene from World War II. This picture was chosen because it depicts an emotions from the Holocaust of capture and torture. It was used to show the long term effects of war on the people at home.

"The Charging Chasseur"

Theodore Gericault, "The Charging Chasseur," Oil on Canvas, 349 cm × 266 cm, 1812

Gericault was a french romanticist. Whom was known for his diagonal arrangements and vigorous paint handling. The painting displays a powerful man on a horse, both of which appear to be turning from an unseen attacker. I chose this painting because it demonstrates fear that is found in war.

"Massacre in Korea"

Pablo Picasso, "Massacre in Korea," Oil on Plywood, 110 cm × 210 cm, 1951

This painting is an expressionist painting done by Pablo Picasso. It was used to criticize American intervention in the Korean War.  I choice this piece because  it displayed some of the the impact War has one the women and children. It shows the threat of war on civilians.

"Vive L'Empereur,"

Edouard Detaille, "Vive L'Empereur," Painting, 4,450 mmX 5,125 mm, 1891

Detaille grew up in a military family and enlisted in the war at a very young age. He is known for his realistic paintings. I chose this painting because in demonstrated the extent of the war and the amount of people that a war includes. The picture portrays anger and unity among the soldiers.

"On the Road to Tripoli - a Cup of Tea for the Burial Party"

Edward Jeffrey Irving, "On the Road to Tripoli - a Cup of Tea for the Burial Party," Oil on Canvas 800mm × 616mm, 1943

Irving was assigned to paint portraits of the war by the War Arts Advisory Committee, he traveled to war zones in order to record images that he would later paint. I chose this piece because it displayed a sense of sorrow. It also displayed the terrible truth of how causal and common death is in war.