War art War art Guernica is one of the most famous paintings by Pablo Picasso, depicting the consequences of the bombing of Guernica. Picasso, commissioned by the Spanish Republican government to paint a picture to decorate the Spanish Pavilion during the Paris International Exposition (the 1937 World's Fair in Paris), created this massive ** Cubist work. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guernica (painting)"
Military art often served the purpose of documentation of battles in a time before the existence of documentary tools, such as the camera and modern journalism. Many of the great artists have produced military art. Along with literature and some remaining artifacts in museums and private collections, these works also allow us to see the superb military uniforms of the period, admire the courage and cameraderie of the men who fought, and experience the horror of the great battles. ...more on Wikipedia about "Military art"
Sandham Memorial Chapel is in the village of Burghclere, Hampshire, England. It is a Grade I listed 1920s decorated chapel, designed by Lionel Pearson to house war paintings. The chapel surrounded by lawns and orchards, with views of Watership Down. It is now run by the National Trust and is open to the public. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sandham Memorial Chapel"
The Racławice Panorama (Polish: Panorama Racławicka) is a monumental (15 × 120 meter) panoramic painting depicting the Battle of Racławice, during the Kościuszko Uprising. ...more on Wikipedia about "The Racławice Panorama"
War photography captures images of armed conflict and life in war-torn areas. ...more on Wikipedia about "War photography"
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