August 5th, 2008, 01:16 AM
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Re: Art & The Great War
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Originally Posted by Wustenfuchs
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Originally Posted by cyberia
Untitled by Käthe Kollwitz
Kollwitz (1867-1945) lost her only son in action. Peter, 18 years old, died in October 1914 near Diksmuide in Belgium. Her pain over his loss remained a constant in her art. |
Oh man Paul. I've seen a lot of powerful images here, both art and photos, but this one triggered some disturbing and scarey feelings. The mother is losing it, the children are completely reliant on her, she represents the only normalness and safety they have in this horrible war. The kids look panic stricken, the one girl has picked up the baby, they all are trying to stay close and not lose their mom.
Gosh, I kinda babbled, sorry. Great (and disturbing) find Paul. I'm going to have to look up more of her work, after I recover from this one. |
In my opinion, your post is why we stay here. Well written. 
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