The Harsh realities of WW2 and it's influence on Mid Modern Art
The second world war was one that shook the world in it's scale and stakes. With fighting around the globe and atrocities committed at a massive scale, the atmosphere of the time was bleak and those left behind to keep up "regular" life felt the effects of the conflict raging in neighboring countries. When we think of art from this time we often recall U.S propaganda posters of uncle sam and Rosie the riveter, calling Americans to support the war effort. However, the U.S wasn't the only ally country to participate in the war and many of the victories and achievements made by the U.S was thanks to support from a country much closer to the front lines: The United Kingdom. While many citizens who were left behind in the U.S saw the effects of the war, they were spared from the immediate dangers like bombings and raids. The same cannot be said for the United Kingdom, and the art that was produced in the country during this time period gives us a unique insight to how the
