14-18 now : contemporary arts commissions for the First World War centenary /
14-18 NOW: contemporary arts commissions for the First World War Centenary includes a detailed look at the extensive 14-18 NOW program, which was established to mark the centenary of the First World War. Spread over five years, this program of extraordinary arts experiences linking people to World W...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Profile Books Ltd.,
2019.
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| Summary: | 14-18 NOW: contemporary arts commissions for the First World War Centenary includes a detailed look at the extensive 14-18 NOW program, which was established to mark the centenary of the First World War. Spread over five years, this program of extraordinary arts experiences linking people to World War I included painting, photography, sculpture, poetry, theater, dance, installation, film and other performance pieces. It is one of the largest public art commissions ever, and has led to the creation of over 325 artworks, which have been seen by more than thirty million people. Featured artists include Gillian Wearing, Rachel Whiteread, Jeremy Deller, Peter Jackson and Danny Boyle. The book includes essays by Margaret MacMillan, David, Olusoga, William Kentridge and Rachel Whiteread. Perceptions of the war have been shaped by the artists of the time, including poets, painters, photographers and filmmakers, many of whom served and who reflected on the war and its effects. One hundred years later, today's artists are opening up new perspectives on the present as well as the past. This illustrated book is a beautiful reminder of the transformative power of the arts to bring the stories of the First World War to life. |
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| Physical Description: | 302 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 25 x 27 cm. |
| ISBN: | 1788161467 9781788161466 |