{"product_id":"a-cry-of-despair-danylo-movchans-watercolors-on-the-war-in-ukraine-paperback","title":"A Cry of Despair: Danylo Movchan's Watercolors on the War in Ukraine - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMax Hartmann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn A. Kohan\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eMateusz Sora\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDanylo Movchan's watercolors, born from the ashes of Ukraine's 2022 invasion by Russia, capture the soul of a nation in turmoil. His art, a poignant diary of war, transcends mere imagery, touching hearts where news broadcasts cannot reach. One observer remarked:  The artist conveys his personal feelings about the terrible war in Ukraine with such precision. His symbolic representations resonate far beyond the many images in the media.  From the moment Movchan shared his first painting on social media, his work has been a beacon of expression, subtly illustrating the profound impact of conflict on his homeland. Each stroke of his brush tells a story, weaving a narrative that continues to unfold with each passing day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume not only showcases Movchan's art but also includes intimate conversations with Max Hartmann and Julian Chaplinsky, an architect from Lviv, whose insights frame the paintings in a broader historical and political context. Movchan himself warns of the creeping revival of totalitarianism, a threat to liberalism and democracy, should we fail to act. Dive into a narrative where art and war collide, offering new perspectives on resilience, loss, and the undying spirit of a people. The cover features a haunting tribute to the artist's brother, lost in the battlefields of Bakhmut in 2023, encapsulating the personal cost of this enduring conflict.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Hartmann (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Max Hartmann studied Theology in Basel, Bern, and Zurich. In 1987, he became Pastor in the Reformed Church Parish of Brittnau, Switzerland. Retired since 2022, he has taken on various substitute roles and works as an author, blogger as well as editor. Among his recent books are Zurück zum Leben: Das Tagebuch meiner Depression (Mosaicstones 2021) and Ein Schrei der Verzweiflung (ibidem 2024). His website is: www.max-hartmann.ch \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulian Chaplinsky (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Julian Chaplinsky, born in Lviv in 1982, is an architect, well-known public figure and urban planner in Lviv. His own architecture is inspired by the famous architects Stefan Behnisch and Mario Botta. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn A. Kohan (Foreword by) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e John A. Kohan has been an Associate Editor, Foreign Correspondent, and Moscow Bureau Chief for TIME Magazine, curates exhibits with artworks from his listings, and writes art columns. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMateusz Sora (Foreword by) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Matheusz Sora is a historian who works at the Education and Publishing Department of the National Bank of Poland, and curates the \"Nowa Ikona\" open-air painting sessions for icon painters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.1 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648988594429,"sku":"9783838220512","price":59.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/xl3H7FXi8w9783838220512.webp?v=1780649744","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/a-cry-of-despair-danylo-movchans-watercolors-on-the-war-in-ukraine-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}