CLEAN : Londres I Guerra cobra vida en retratos

The video discusses the impact of progress on WWI, marking it as the first conflict covered by media such as photography, cinema, and radio. It highlights an exhibition in London that focuses on traditional portraits, featuring paintings, photographs, and sculptures of key figures from the war. The exhibition aims to explore the human experience rather than military history. Notable works include a painting by William Orpen of Winston Churchill. The exhibition also reflects on the horrors of war, exacerbated by technological advancements, resulting in over 10 million deaths.

What made the First World War unique in terms of media coverage?

• It was the first war covered by television.

• It was the first war covered by photography, cinema, and radio.

• It was the first war covered by newspapers.

• It was the first war covered by social media.

What is the primary focus of the 'The Great War in Portraits' exhibition?

• Military strategies used during the war.

• The human experience of those involved in the war.

• The political outcomes of the war.

• The economic impact of the war.

Who is depicted in one of the notable paintings by William Orpen?

• King George V

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• David Lloyd George

• Winston Churchill

What do the pastel drawings in the exhibition illustrate?

• The horror and cruelty of the war.

• The technological advancements in weaponry.

• The peace treaties signed after the war.

• The beauty of the war landscapes.

How many deaths resulted from the technological advancements in weaponry during the war?

• Over 20 million

• Over 10 million

• Over 5 million

• Over 1 million