The power of paintings.

Cobblestone | February 1, 2008| | Copyright

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From devastating suffering and death to glorified heroes and leaders--you name it, Civil war artists have captured it on canvas. But what happens when you look closely and really study the works? The famous paintings on these pages show us different perspectives of the Civil War:

What message is each artist presenting to the viewer?

Defiance!

When Union forces opened fire on South Carolina's Fort Sumter in 1863, they pounded it for a week. Despite reducing the fort to rubble, the Confederates inside held firm. ...

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