War Art and Poetry War has inspired many artistic expressions, and in Canada, war art and poetry play a significant role in how we remember those who served. On Remembrance Day, these works provide a powerful way to reflect on the realities of war and to honour the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers. From the First World War to more recent conflicts, Canadian war art and poetry capture the emotions, experiences, and aftermath of war, leaving a lasting legacy in our collective memory. One of the most famous examples of Canadian war poetry is I n Flanders Fields , written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian physician and soldier, after witnessing a friend’s death of during the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915. The image of red poppies growing among soldiers’ graves inspired his words, which have since become an enduring symbol of remembrance. In Flanders Fields is recited every Remembrance Day, and the poppy has become a powerful emblem of sacrifice. Other Canadian poets also conveyed the trauma of war. Soldiers like Frank Prewett and Robert Service expressed their experiences in the trenches through verse, writing about the horrors of combat, the camaraderie among troops, and the emotional toll of warfare. These works helped give voice to a generation enduring the un- precedented conflicts of the 20th century. In addition to poetry, visual art has played a crucial role in shaping Canada’s remembrance of war. During both world wars, the Canadian government established war artist programs to document conflict through the eyes of We remember and honour our veterans
artists. These programs produced a remarkable collection of works that depict the realities of war, from the battlefields to life on the Homefront. During World War I, artists like A.Y. Jackson, a founding member of the Group of Seven, were commissioned to capture scenes of the battlefields. Jackson, who served as a soldier before becoming a war artist, created haunting depictions of the Western Front, with its devastated landscapes and aftermaths of battle. His works, along with those of Frederick Varley and David Milne, provide a powerful reminder of the destruction caused by the Great War. In World War II, Canadian artists continued to contribute. Molly Lamb Bobak, the first female Canadian war artist, depicted the everyday lives of soldiers, focusing on their humanity — writing letters, relaxing, or preparing for battle. Her works, along with those of Alex Colville, who served as a war artist in Europe, captured the emotional intensity of war and its human cost. These artistic contributions have become essential to Canadian Remembrance Day. Through the lens of war art
and poetry, we connect with the experiences of those who lived through conflict, gaining a deeper understan- ding of the personal cost of war and the importance of remembering those who served. ELGIN AUDIOLOGY W
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