A comprehensive gallery showcasing over 150 aviation artworks from WWI and WWII. Features internationally renowned and lesser-known artists, depicting aerial combat, heroism, and dramatic moments in aviation history with varied artistic styles. 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.
