War, Peace & PoliticsMany artists’ works are influenced by the Many artists’ works are influenced by the political climate surrounding them. Some political climate surrounding them. Some artists were / are also avid participants in artists were / are also avid participants in political parties and / or the peace political parties and / or the peace movement. At times, their artwork reflects movement. At times, their artwork reflects their experiences, philosophies, or beliefs. their experiences, philosophies, or beliefs. Here are some examples…Here are some examples…

41. Pablo Picasso. Guernica. (1937) Oil on canvas.

A similar image showing Picasso’s pacifist beliefs…

Pablo Picasso. Mothers and Musketeers.

42. Pablo Picasso. Dove of Peace. (1949) Lithograph.

43. Alberto Giacometti. Man Pointing. (1947) Bronze.

44. Diego Rivera. The Painting of a Mural showing the Building of a City. (1931) Fresco at the San Francisco Art Institute.