The Civil War in Art and Memory (Studies in the History of Art)

The Civil War in Art and Memory is a groundbreaking book that offers a nuanced exploration of how the conflict has been recorded and remembered over time.

Through 15 insightful essays written by leading scholars, this book sheds new light on visual representations of the war and its remembrance from the mid-19th century to the present.

From famous images like Antietam battlefield photography to lesser-known works such as newspaper illustrations and public sculpture, this comprehensive volume provides a detailed examination of the war's most problematic legacies.

The book also delves into one of the central commemorations of the war, Augustus Saint-Gaudens's memorial to Robert Gould Shaw in Boston, and its multiple meanings and interpretations.

With its rich illustrations and thoughtful analysis, The Civil War in Art and Memory is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of this pivotal event in American history.