A video with a collection of art from Otto Dix (1891-1969) on the subject of War. Dix served in the Germany army during WWI, and was present at the Battle of the Somme. From his artwork it is clear that he was profoundly affected by this experience. Much of his work can be unpleasant to look at, but very few artists can match his ability to capture the gruesomeness of his experience.
I was prompted to post this by the book I just finished reading, To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918, about the conflict in the UK during WWI between those who thought the war was a noble cause, and those who were totally opposed to the war. My May 3, 2011 blog post is about this book.
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