The Second World War led to major changes in the cultural field as well as being effective
especially in the field of art and literature. In this study, the effects of World War II on art are
handled by examining the First-and Second-Generation of Abstract Expressionism and also the
impact of it is examined by focusing on the novel Catch-22. The first chapter gives information on
the historical background of the World War-II period which the paintings were produced and the
novel was written, and clarifies the aim and methodology of the study. The following chapters
analyse the historical background, cultural aspects, human psychology, philosophical influences of
the war by combining their impact on First and Second Generation of Abstract Expressionism and
the novel Catch-22. The conclusion presents the aim of the article and depicts the impact of the war
and its conclusions over the works of art and Catch-22.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | January 1, 2012 |
Submission Date | January 1, 2012 |
Published in Issue | Year 2012 Issue: 25 |
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