The Book
Over the course of history, many wars have changed the political and cultural landscape of our world. While these events are defined by their upheaval and violence, they frequently contribute to the formation of the identity of entire generations or groups of people, and thus have significant cultural effects. Despite the physical and emotional destruction that occurs during these turbulent periods, they have inspired prolific artistic creation. In the wake of traumatic events over the centuries, a myriad of artists have produced works that immortalise the most dramatic moments of these wars in order to establish them in history forever.
This book presents beautiful images depicting famous battles and war scenes, accompanied by the iconic text of the legendary Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu, as well as texts documenting notable moments of different wars, each written by well-known writers. From Uccello’s The Battle of San Romano to Picasso’s Guernica, this work offers a captivating look at artworks inspired by war and what they reveal about humanity’s history.
The Author
Sun Tzu was a legendary Chinese thinker and author of various works on military strategy and the philosophy of war. Not much is known about his life, but it is assumed that he was a trained general. His work is an essential reference work, both historically and philosophically.
Victoria Charles is a teacher of art history. She has published many different works and is a regular contributor to the international guide to contemporary art, Art Information. She is a frequent contributor to specialist journals and magazines and has also recently contributed to the anthology Great Paintings - 1000 Masterpieces from the XIIIth Century to the Present Day.
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