War - Telloglion Museum

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War

Artist

Argyrakis Minos (1920 - 1998)

Date

Technique

Screenprint

Dimensions

67 x 100 cm

Provenance

Δωρεά Τώνη και Ιωάννας Σπητέρη

Object Number

2001.056

Description

On the right side of the work are depicted three female and two male figures flying with wreaths of flowers in their hands. Opposite the figures, on the left side of the work, are depicted four male figures rendered cartoonishly. The men hold weapons and are dressed in military clothing. In the background a red sun with facial features is depicted behind mountains and reflected in the sea. Allegorical rendering of war against love and freedom. The sun symbolically in the role of Apollo – Referee between the two opposing teams. Meia choosing with her eyes the … group of carefree beauty and Love. Sun orange, pink and blue dominate. The forms are rendered in outline, in black and white tones, while only some details are in color.

Keywords

20th century
Anti-War Art
Greek artists
Modern Greek Art
Politics