holocaust, 1933-1945, in art

A study of the art of the Holocaust, featuring discussions and reproductions of sketches created by prisoners in the death camps, as well as contemporary depictions from survivors.

Contains a series of essays in which the author explores the use of Holocaust themes in literature, memoirs, film, and painting, focusing on a number of controversial issues; and includes reflections on the challenge of teaching the Holocaust to future generations.

The author describes the Holocaust and explains how he tries to tell the story of that catastrophic slaughter of Jews through his art.