Sig Bang Schmidt Great War Art: Crunch

Pressure, Collapse and the Violence of Battle

The visual idea of a “crunch” suits the destructive force of industrial warfare. This short block can frame the image around compression, impact and collapse, helping readers connect contemporary war art with the physical and psychological pressure experienced by soldiers during the Great War.

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