Paintings of World War One

by Lisa Hayman

Introduction · rubric · conclusion · teacher's guide

Introductory Comments · Recommended Art · Links to additional art work

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Introduction

During World War One, visual representations of warfare were created by many artists. Through art, people could witness the events and impact of war. To help you develop an understanding of war art, complete the quiz below.

Select one of the paintings listed below (or select one from the index page)and write a 200 word analysis of the representation. Include discussion of the image it presents of war, the means by which this image is communicated to the audience and your response to this image.

HINT: to see the image enlarged click on the image.

Internet Links

Introductory Comments

Art of World War One

Quiz on War Art to get you started!

Recommended Art

Otto Dix, Flandern (Flanders)

Félix Vallotton, Verdun

Paul Nash, The Ypres Salient at Night

William Roberts, The First German Gas Attack at Ypres, 1918

Links to additional art work

List of art according to topics

War artists of the 21st Century

Conclusion

Copy the image and paste into a word document and submit with the written task as outlined above.

Consider how war is depicted in the Twenty First Century. Refer to the link on War in the 21st Century to investigate the role of the War Artist today.

created by Lisa Hayman email: hayman.lisa@bssc.edu.au http://web-and-flow.com/members/lhayman/artww1/hotlist.htm