All At War

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Photography by German soldiers 1939–45

By Ian Jeffrey

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All At War by Ian Jeffrey delves into the intricate relationship between conflict and artistic expression. The book explores how wars have influenced and been captured by artists across various mediums, reflecting on the impact of conflict on culture and society. It is a compelling examination of the intersection between art and warfare, offering insights into the transformative power of creativity during turbulent times.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the intersection of conflict and visual culture. It explores how art has depicted warfare throughout history, offering a unique lens on the cultural impact of conflict, making it a fascinating read for those intrigued by both history and visual arts.

A unique and intimate record of anonymous lives during WWII, through the lens of the German soldiers themselves

A unique and intimate record of anonymous lives during WWII, through the lens of the German soldiers themselves

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In September 1939, thousands of German soldiers were turned loose on Poland. In 1940, they descended on Holland, Belgium and France. By 1941, they moved to the Balkans, and then to the USSR. Armed with Leica and Rolleiflex cameras, some of these soldiers were officially commissioned as photographers, while others were asked by their commanders to snap records of events.

Among them were trainees familiar with the Bauhaus, and older men who remembered Weimar. Some excelled at formal portraiture, while others were storytellers, stylists, or humanists who wept at what they saw. The style and content of their work evolved with the collective mood after 1942, a change discernible in the photographs themselves.

Celebrated author and art historian Ian Jeffrey—author of How to Read a Photograph and The Photography Book—has meticulously reviewed these albums. He has selected the most compelling works to create an intimate record of anonymous lives experiencing the unprecedented in All At War.

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All At War by Ian Jeffrey explores the profound impacts of conflict on culture and society. The book is noted for its rich visual content and insightful analysis of wartime influences on artistic movements. Critics appreciate Jeffrey’s skill in intertwining historical context with art critique, offering a compelling narrative that captivates both art enthusiasts and history buffs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789493039438

Publisher: Ludion

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ludion

Illustration: 300 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 2590g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Ian Jeffrey taught in the art department of Goldsmiths College at the University of London during the 1970s and 1980s. In the early 1990s he lectured at the Central European University in Prague. In 1975 he organized and curated an exhibition of British photography, The Real Thing: An Anthology of British Photographs, 1840-1950, for the Arts Council of Great Britain. The same year Thames & Hudson published his Photography: A Concise History. In the 1980s he wrote for Alan Ross's London Magazine. In 1999 he assembled and introduced Revisions: An Alternative History of Photography for the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television. He wrote The Photo Book for Phaidon in 1997, and expanded it in 2014. In 2008 Abrams, Ludion, Schirmer/Mosel and Thames & Hudson published his How to Read a Photograph. 'Fatal Praise: John Ruskin and the Daguerreotype' appeared in John Ruskin: Artist and Observer, prepared in 2014 by the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, which also published his article 'Bohemian Odyssey: Josef Sudek's Publishing Projects' in a Sudek catalogue of 2016.

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