Monday 12 May, 8:00pm - 9:00pmon BBC Four HD

The Culture Show

The Art of World War II: A Culture Show Special

Despite being locked into a life-or-death struggle, wartime Britain saw an extraordinary explosion of art. From portraits to posters, cartoons to huge canvases, art was suddenly everywhere. Among the works were some of the most intense and immediate creations of the 20th century. Presenter Alastair Sooke explores the often overlooked history of Britain's wartime renaissance.

Category
War / Art
Original air date
13/09/2010
Cast and crew
  • Bill MacLeodDirector
  • Alastair SookeHost