Exhibition information
- Type
- Temporary exhibition
- Duration
- 17.07.2014 - 17.07.2014 14:30
German art medals of the First World War
Thomas Hockenhull, Curator of the British Museum display The other side of the medal: how Germany saw the First World War, discusses the Museum’s amazing collection of First World War German art medals. These powerful pieces reject formal commemoration in favour of expressive statements about the horrors of war and suffering of mankind. Yet how did they provoke such outrage from the British public?
Suitable for
Any age
Website
http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/events_calendar/event_detail.aspx?eventId=1639&title=German art medals of the First World War&eventType=Lecture
Admission
Free, booking advised.
Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//se000073?id=EVENT485838
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