"Book Review: The Art of Giuseppe Rava" Topic
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Tango01 | 31 Jul 2017 3:24 p.m. PST |
"I do love military art. Part of the reason I am writing a history blog at all is because of the drama I saw in paintings. I have mentioned before that military painting is not as popular as it once was. Nevertheless it is not to be underestimated. Recently there has been an exhibition at the National Army Museum London of the work of battlefield artists. Commemorating combat and conflict in paint remains the most poignant homage to soldiering in my opinion. No one since the Late Angus McBride has made gouache paint sing such an atmospheric song. Each painting is a story, one that can be read, something is always happening, even when people are not shooting or killing each other. The light and shade, and the effect it creates in Rava's pieces evoke so strongly an element of the story that one might be able to in places hear what cannot be heard and smell what cannot be smelled. Much like McBride, Rava's strength lies in depictions of cold steel and forgotten civilisations, which he imbues with an immediacy and hot blooded warmth that would make one believe he had just seen the image he has created. The best military illustrators and artists can see a moving scene unfold and freeze it at the most dramatic or poignant moment. In this book, time and time again you will be able to see those moments where time has suddenly be stopped and recreated…."
Full review here link
Amicalement Armand |
Giuseppe Rava | 02 Aug 2017 8:21 a.m. PST |
Thanks Armand, for your steady support. Best, Giuseppe |
Tango01 | 02 Aug 2017 10:34 a.m. PST |
A votre service mon ami!. (smile) Amicalement Armand
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