• 28 Aug

    50 Incredible Examples of Battle Art

    Art, Illustrations, Inspiration

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    Today we travel to imaginary worlds created by talented concept artists to experience battles, war and conflict.

    This showcase includes three different aspects of a battle: the preparation before, the actual battle and the following aftermath.

    The images are extremely dynamic and full of motion and are sure to bring back memories of similar types of movies or video games.

    Even when the image represented is not threatening, pay attention at how the slightest detail can represent a silent gesture towards hostility or unforeseen violence.

    Here are 50 incredible examples of battle art that we selected for your inspiration.


    Compiled exclusively for WDD by Liz Fulghum.

    Which ones did you enjoy the most? Please share your comments with us…



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  • 60 Comments »

     
    #1
    Dre
    August 28th, 2009 at 05:49

    These are amazing pieces! Talk about talent. You can give these folks an idea and a copy of Paint, they would be just as brilliant!

     
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    #2
    Analton
    August 28th, 2009 at 05:56

    AWESOME!!!!!!!!

     
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    #3
    dorji
    August 28th, 2009 at 06:50

    there are really amazing pictures. it is inspire me.

     
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    #4
    klau
    August 28th, 2009 at 07:38

    nice! :) love some of those picts ^^

     
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    #5
    idblack
    August 28th, 2009 at 07:57

    omg…those are wonderful rare collection…i never saw most of them
    thanx for shared this…:) so inspiring…

     
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    #6
    ana
    August 28th, 2009 at 08:21

    j’ais seulement dit: wow.

     
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    #7
    Gert van den Brink
    August 28th, 2009 at 10:55

    I can only say one word: Amazing!

    I would like to draw like that…….

     
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    #8
    aledesign.it
    August 28th, 2009 at 11:22

    Incredible. Some works are really amazing. Colors and faces are fantastic!

     
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    #9
    Dave Sparks
    August 28th, 2009 at 12:44

    Some nice artwork there, is one of them a cover from a Tom Clancy game?

    I recommend checking out any of the artwork from Games Workshop, some stunning fantasy and sci fi battlefield images there.

     
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    #10
    Misafir
    August 28th, 2009 at 13:13

    thanx for shared this

     
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    #11
    Sorin Istudor
    August 28th, 2009 at 13:19

    Nice pack, the first image is repeating :)

     
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    #12
    Walter
    August 29th, 2009 at 01:23

    Fixed, thanks for pointing it out.

     
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    #13
    Most Interesting Ideas
    August 28th, 2009 at 13:38

    Incredible art works of battle art. Respect to artists

     
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    #14
    greywulf
    August 28th, 2009 at 13:46

    Wow!

     
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    #15
    Brett Williams
    August 28th, 2009 at 13:58

    Nice. Thanks for sharing. :-)

     
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    #16
    Tam
    August 28th, 2009 at 14:55

    Uninhibited glorification of war, what’s the point? If the war is by and far an experience that is a combination of fear and boredom that’s worst kind of mental torture for those that survive to tell about it. The war is hunger, fear, sleep deprivation, insanity, cold, loneliness, misery, pointless cruelty, devastation,… Something quite different than these pictures allude it to be.

    Sad, pointless crap.

     
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    #17
    Paul
    September 1st, 2009 at 14:39

    Oh dear oh dear. What more can I say – these are amazing artists with loads of talent working in the fields of “Fantasy art”. Its fantasy – get over it.

     
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    #18
    Russ
    September 4th, 2009 at 15:42

    It’s ok sweetheart I’m sure Marcus and Dominic weren’t affected for their shot of the Gears of war 2

     
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    #19
    BebopDesigner
    August 28th, 2009 at 16:08

    Wow! amazing work… Thanks for posting

     
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    #20
    essenmitsosse
    August 28th, 2009 at 16:15

    I think this post should be titled “50 images from deviant-art that have ‘battle’ in their title“ While some of the pictures are pretty good (and others don’t), you might have found some better one, if you searched … well … in more then one place. Or at least for another keyword. Especially because much stuff from deviant looks the same and there are so many other great artists out there.

    I mean you forgot Craig Mullins
    http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/1592077150_2d25660740_o.jpg
    http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/1592120044_fd2e643bbe_o.jpg

    And there are some easy to find other examples
    http://anry.ru/gallery/frost_dragon.jpg
    http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/767/3727/1600/What-If-Final04.jpg

    And ever heart of the old master?
    http://www.awesome-art.biz/awesome/images/medium-om/Amazon%20Battle%20by%20Rubens.jpg

    I don’t want to be rude (even if it may sound so ;) , but it’s really not that hard to do some more research …

     
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    #21
    essenmitsosse
    August 28th, 2009 at 16:19

    I’m sorry, I just saw, that some of the picture are also from other sources, than deviantart :D

     
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    #22
    Laura
    August 28th, 2009 at 16:33

    Wow, these are amazing. Thank you for sharing. I am so jealous and envious of the talent showcased here.

    Not to be a prat, but there’s 2 copies of The Battle…though it is really amazing so I’m quite glad to see it twice ;)

    Once again, a big thanks.

     
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    #23
    Walter
    August 29th, 2009 at 01:22

    Fixed, thanks for that :)

     
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    #24
    Karl Bowers
    August 28th, 2009 at 16:50

    Some stunning pieces of artwork here. I’ve always been a huge fan on concept artwork, it’s usually better than the end result in films!!!

     
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    #25
    Jeff
    August 28th, 2009 at 18:17

    Oh I really like this collection especially the mechbot kinda ones… The old school war ones are really interesting too. Great Job!

     
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    #26
    Adam
    August 28th, 2009 at 18:45

    Stunning artwork, I absolutely love it. What’s that attack on the Eiffel tower from?

     
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    #27
    Adam
    August 28th, 2009 at 19:11

    Nice post, some really good stuff

     
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    #28
    Francesco Caruccio
    August 28th, 2009 at 19:22

    Great works!

     
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    #29
    Kate Madigan
    August 28th, 2009 at 19:23

    Battle’s really not my thing, but I have to say that some of these are technically brilliant.

     
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    #30
    Roch
    August 28th, 2009 at 19:41

    Empire Total War is not only a fantastic game, but the art work is amazing!

     
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    #31
    Murray
    August 28th, 2009 at 20:50

    <3 the God Emperor!

    Excellent collection, now that's inspiration!

     
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    #32
    chris wilcox
    August 28th, 2009 at 21:20

    New wallpapers! :D

     
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    #33
    Jonathan Bennett
    August 28th, 2009 at 22:55

    Wow, these are just breathtaking. I especially like the video game inspired ones. Thanks!

     
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    #34
    Bryan
    August 29th, 2009 at 00:43

    Awesome collection…but you used the first one twice. Sorry to be THAT a-hole (I might need to find meds for that; it’s a compulsion); otherwise, this collection totally made my day.

     
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    #35
    Walter
    August 29th, 2009 at 01:21

    Noted and fixed. Thanks!

     
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    #36
    Gustav Gourmet
    August 29th, 2009 at 00:52

    Not only are these garish, they’re flat and totally uninspired. I have been following this site for a long time, and this is the first post I’ve ever seen that makes me not recommend this site to my friends in the industry.

    Pointless, vapid, and a disgrace to the reputation webdesigner depot has earned.

     
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    #37
    Walter
    August 29th, 2009 at 01:21

    Hi Gustav,

    Thanks for the honest feedback.

    I use all feedback good and bad to build the site in the best possible way. That being said, I don’t expect you or anyone to enjoy every single post in the same way.

    We’re all very different individuals and as you can see from the comments here, some do like it and some don’t, and that’s fine.

    In this particular instance the depiction of violence can be enough to make one person not like this and this would be a very valid point.

    I respect all opinions and your feedback is certainly taken into account.

    Thanks again!

     
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    #38
    Walter
    August 29th, 2009 at 01:25

    Thank you all for the feedback.

    Although there were some negative comments, I concede that this post may not be suitable to anyone.

    We’re in no way advocating violence or conflict, just to highlight some amazing concept art with emotionally charged scenes.

    Thanks.

     
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    #39
    Russ
    September 4th, 2009 at 15:49

    I don’t think you need justify what it is you are doing here…

    This work is great!!! This is a designer depot right?

    If they can’t find inspiration from this and choose to instead argue what point it has, then like you say it’s up to them.

    Great post I say! I’m very glad you I saw it.

     
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    #40
    PelFusion
    August 29th, 2009 at 03:11

    really amazing artwork…thanks for sharing

     
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    #41
    Mars
    August 29th, 2009 at 07:36

    amazing battle art graphics

     
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    #42
    Tyler
    August 29th, 2009 at 08:07

    I’m sorry, but is there any way to remove the third entry, “The Battle,” from this list? It’s a blatant case of shoddy copypasta using screenshots from the Dawn of War opening cinematic, (Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cWnuxLbc34) and as both a fan of the Warhammer 40,000 games and of art, I find it offensive that it’s on the same list as some rather stunning pieces of art.

     
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    #43
    Walter
    August 29th, 2009 at 08:16

    Point taken. I’ve replaced the image.

    Thanks.

     
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    #44
    Pianeta Ricette
    August 29th, 2009 at 11:00

    Nice computer graphics! Great collection…

     
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    #45
    RoaldA
    August 30th, 2009 at 13:36

    Awsome, but suprised to not find many scenes from movies or games!

     
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    #46
    Avidedesigner
    August 31st, 2009 at 00:48

    nice compilation!

    my contribution : 155 pictures of concept art with a lot battle too ;)
    => http://avidedesigner.com/?p=5208

     
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    #47
    CMYK
    August 31st, 2009 at 13:22

    Very Nice Post!!!

    Thanksss for sharing!

     
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    #48
    omary
    September 1st, 2009 at 06:40

    a great arts

     
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    #49
    Ryan Hamilton
    September 1st, 2009 at 11:36

    Funny enough, I was wondering who created the art for the loading screens in Empire: Total War. Overall a very nice list; provocative stuff.

     
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    #50
    5ivedance
    September 2nd, 2009 at 12:45

    so so sosososo cool

     
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    #51
    Pablo Manitta
    September 2nd, 2009 at 19:12

    I found this one some months ago:

    http://chain.gfxartist.com/artworks/150310

    I loved it!

     
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    #52
    Dzinepress
    September 7th, 2009 at 10:23

    you share such a great battles. thanks for this creative art images.

     
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    #53
    doug77
    September 18th, 2009 at 16:04

    very good, specially the first two, what is that, matte painting?

     
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    #54
    Virtual Monk
    October 16th, 2009 at 21:05

    Nice!

     
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    #55
    Mark
    November 9th, 2009 at 21:49

    What, no Frank Frazetta? Frank was and still is the MASTER of this type of art. These pieces are great but a nod to the grandfather of this style of art would have been nice…

     
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    #56
    r4i
    December 5th, 2009 at 08:18

    wow all the 50 50 Incredible Examples of Battle Art pics are just awesome. They are so crystal clear with the graphics.

     
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    #57
    Hamid
    December 29th, 2009 at 20:10

    awesome , you said art and i said just imagination , incredible imagination .

     
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    #58
    Logon suunnittelua
    January 24th, 2010 at 15:41

    Thats art!

     
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    #59
    farmville hileleri
    April 17th, 2010 at 10:46

    Thats art!

     
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    #60
    Kıvanç Akdeniz
    May 25th, 2010 at 12:50

    star trek is the best

     
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