A portrayal of the Sri Lankan conflict through art.

The portrayal of war and conflict through art is not a new phenomenon. From ancient cave paintings depicting tribal battles, to the Bayeux Tapestry illustrating the Battle of Hastings, right up to the contemporary paintings, sculptures and installations that we see today, each represents war in a particular way, depending on the artist’s viewpoint. Over the years, there has been a general shift in this viewpoint from perceiving war as something heroic to the something horrendous.

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