Fighting in the Sky: The Story in Art

During World War I, the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service inspired artists such as Sir John Lavery, Paul Nash, Eric Ravilions, and Albert Richards to create a new genre of art that has remained popular ever since. John Fairley's book "Air Warfare: 100 Years of Art in the Sky" showcases a dazzling collection of art works covering over 100 years of air warfare, enhanced by lively and informative text.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2020
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

From the Wright Brothers' pioneering powered flight to the transformation of aircraft into deadly weapons of war, a mere decade elapsed. In the early days of The Great War, the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service took flight, captivating the public's imagination and admiration. Among the aviators and artists were Sydney and Richard Carline, as well as Frenchman Henri Farre. Their remarkable works inspired renowned painters such as Sir John Lavery, who ventured into the skies aboard an airship during the First World War. The demand for artworks that captured this novel aspect of warfare gave rise to a new genre of art, which has remained popular ever since.

During the Second World War, the paintings of Paul Nash and Eric Ravilions stood out, albeit tragically with Ravilions' demise in an air crash. War artist Albert Richards accompanied British paratroopers on D-Day. Post-war, paintings by prominent British and international artists vividly depicted conflicts such as the Falklands, Bosnia, and the Gulf War. John Fairley has assembled a captivating collection of art pieces spanning over 100 years of air warfare, complemented by lively and informative text. The result is a book that offers both visual and historical satisfaction, presenting a remarkable testament to the evolution of air warfare and the artists who have captured its essence.

Weight: 1052g
Dimension: 291 x 223 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526762207