AVIATION ART
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Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 9780862881689 |
| ISBN-10 | 0862881684 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Special Features | • Dust jacket |
| Condition | Like NEW |
| Author(s) | Michael Sharpe |
| Publisher | PRC Publishing Ltd |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Published date | 1998 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 29.5 x 27.5 x 1.5 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • PREMIÈRE GUERRE MONDIALE • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE |
Description
The History of Two World Wars in Aviation Art explores the enduring impact of aerial combat on society and culture, offering a rich source of inspiration for aviation artists. Dramatic changes in the aircraft industry, combined with the heroism and sacrifice of pilots and crew during 1914–1918 and 1939–1945, provide a wealth of images that continue to captivate the imagination.
Aviation art occupies a unique creative niche. It can convey the power, movement, and chaos of aerial combat, or the terror of an airstrike. Artists create visual panoramas that evoke the thundering noise of a bomber formation, the raw smell of fuel, the tranquility and isolation at 35,000 feet, the grace of a glider, or the tension of a briefing room. This evocative art captures emotions and experiences often unfamiliar to most viewers, demonstrating the consummate skill of the artists represented in this book.
This account examines works executed in a variety of styles, from the familiar photo-realistic to less obvious approaches. Aviation Art is a thoughtfully compiled gallery showcasing over 150 emotive images by internationally renowned artists as well as lesser-known creators rarely seen. Alongside the artwork, the book provides historical context, biographical details of the artists, and a fascinating narrative that complements each magnificent depiction of aviation history.