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Record Nr.

UNINA9910809745503321

Autore

Reep Edward

Titolo

A Combat Artist in World War II

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lexington : , : University Press of Kentucky, , 2014

©2014

ISBN

9780813182179

0813182174

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (201 pages)

Disciplina

759.13 B

Soggetti

Artists - United States

War stories, American

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Half title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Foreword -- Preface -- 1. Before the War -- 2. Official War Artist -- 3. The Voyage -- 4. North Africa -- 5. The Art Program Is Saved -- 6. The Artists -- 7. Painting Begins in Earnest -- 8. The Anzio Beachhead -- 9. Rome, Rest, and the Arno -- 10. The Gothic Line -- 11. The Enemy Is Routed -- 12. Milan, Mussolini, and Victory -- 13. Peace at Last -- Epilogue -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a detailed account of Edward Reep's experiences as a combat artist during World War II. It explores the unique role of artists in documenting the war through sketches and paintings, capturing the complex realities of life on the front lines. Reep's narrative offers insights into the challenges and dangers faced by artists who were embedded with military units, illustrating the intersection of art and war. The book is intended for readers interested in military history, art history, and personal narratives from World War II, highlighting the contributions of combat artists in preserving historical events through their artwork.