Description

Book Synopsis
Shows how American artists, photographers, and graphic designers helped to shape public perceptions about World War I. This book considers how flag-based patriotic imagery prompted Americans to intervene in Europe in 1917, and contemplates the corrosive effects of the war on soldiers who lost their faces on the battlefield.

Trade Review
"An interesting and brief introduction to America's visual culture in the context of World War I." -- Susana Rocha Teixeira H-Net (H-Soz-u-Kult)

Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgments 1. Art for War's Sake 2. Fixing Faces Notes List of Illustrations Index

Flags and Faces

    Product form

    A Hardback by David M. Lubin

    £27.00

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £30.00 – you save £3.00 (10%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Tue 3 Nov 2026.

    2 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Flags and Faces by David M. Lubin

      Book details

      Publisher University of California Press
      Published 21 February 2015
      ISBN-13 9780520283633
      978-0520283633
      ISBN-10 0520283635
      Also in:
      History of art First World War

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Shows how American artists, photographers, and graphic designers helped to shape public perceptions about World War I. This book considers how flag-based patriotic imagery prompted Americans to intervene in Europe in 1917, and contemplates the corrosive effects of the war on soldiers who lost their faces on the battlefield.

      Trade Review
      "An interesting and brief introduction to America's visual culture in the context of World War I." -- Susana Rocha Teixeira H-Net (H-Soz-u-Kult)

      Table of Contents
      Preface and Acknowledgments 1. Art for War's Sake 2. Fixing Faces Notes List of Illustrations Index

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account