"Builders were held legally accountable for their work."
During the second world war, the US government took strong measures to convert the economy to meet the demands of war. President Roosevelt established an organizations like:
1.) War Production Board whose task was to convert industries from peace time works to war needs, allocate scarce material, establish priorities in the distribution of materials and services.
2.) Office of Civilian defense was also established and were tasked to coordinate state and federal measure for the protection of civilians in times of war.
3.) Civil Air Patrol (CAP) was also created for search and rescue missions.
4.) Civil Defense Corps which organized millions of volunteers to fight fires , decontaminate following chemical weapon attacks, and provide first aid.
Art was perceived as a manifestation of an individual's expression, beauty and perception of the world much like in today's society. However, for example in Ancient Egypt, artists were crucial as the hieroglyphics depicted imagery which was an expression for words to tell stories, accounts and beliefs. Sculptors too, played this role. Another example includes ancient China, during the Dynasty eras. Terracotta warriors were manufactured to symbolise nobility, loyalty and power, therefore making those who painted and sculpted a vital aspect in the making of visual literature. In essence, artists and sculptors rose to popularity in Ancient times as it was a new form of discovery, learning and interpretation of meaning.
A state of political and milatary tension after world war 2 between powers in the western Bloc