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What are some examples of art that document and respond to natural disasters?

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What are some examples of art that document and respond to natural disasters?

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Some examples of art that document and respond to natural disasters include:

  • "The Wave" by J.M.W. Turner, depicting the destructive power of the sea
  • "The Raft of the Medusa" by Théodore Géricault, inspired by the shipwreck of the French naval frigate Méduse
  • "Guernica" by Pablo Picasso, a response to the bombing of the Basque town during the Spanish Civil War
  • "Aftermath: The World Trade Center Archive" by Joel Meyerowitz, documenting the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in New York City
  • "Untold Stories" by Ai Weiwei, reflecting on the impact of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China

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