Synopses & Reviews
Great works of art, inspired by conflict.Great world conflicts have produced not only great military heroes but also great artists who have documented the bravery, valor, and daring of the armed forces and the bloody anguish of battle. Here are the best of their works, oversized reproductions of the most moving paintings and illustrations ever created in the field of combat art. Encompassing the many wars that have involved U.S. troops, this gallery of outstanding images captures the fighting from every angle. The highly expressive paintings range from majestic land-, sea-, and airscapes, with all the branches of the armed services portrayed, to dramatic close-ups of hand-to-hand combat. Charts and maps clarify particular scenes, and first-hand testimonies of the men and women who participated in the battles add an extra dimension.
Synopsis
"These paintings and watercolors, hundreds of which appear in color, are, therefore, gritty, realistic, and disturbing....Hardly a glorification of war, Chenoweth's viscerally riveting album will be a popular addition to the military shelf."--"Booklist. "Avery Chenoweth, a noted Marine combat artist himself, has selected the best of the best artwork of combat artists from all the Armed Forces of the United States, as well as works of other renowned combat artists....No one is more qualified....Adding immense value to the book's collection of superior artwork is the well-researched, well-written and informative accounting of the background on each artist, as well as the history of the selected art....Their artwork is printed superbly on high-quality paper....This is a must-have for every professional military library."--"Leatherneck.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 362-366) and index.