The Elements: A Retrospective of War Artist Paul Nash (original) (raw)

The article provides a retrospective on the war artist Paul Nash, exploring his unique contributions to British art through the lens of an exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Nash, active in both World Wars, is examined not just as a war artist but for his broader artistic influences including elements of Surrealism and Vorticism. The exhibition categorizes his works based on elemental themes, revealing the complex relationships between nature and the impact of war on landscapes, ultimately highlighting Nash's profound messages surrounding man's agency in conflict.