One notable feature of the list of artists is that it veers heavily towards the modern and contemporary, from the second world war almost to the present day.

这批作品入选的艺术家们均有着一个显著特点，他们主要是二战后至今的现代艺术家或当代艺术家。

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With dramatic changes in the world after the World War II, American government transformed its policy towards Japan from pressing to supporting and fostering.

二战后，随着世界格局特别是远东地区形势的急剧变化，美国的对日政策由打击转变为扶植与复兴。

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Since the end of the Cold War, the world situation has, generally speaking, moved towards relaxation.

冷战结束以来，世界形势总体趋向缓和。

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The Russian Intelligence Service is reportedly planning to publish documents showing what it calls Poland's aggressive intentions towards the Soviet Union ahead of World War II, and says at least one Polish minister was a German agent.

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He was promoted to flight lieutenant towards the end of World War II before becoming an instructor at RAF Finningley.

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After the second world war the great violins gravitated towards rich Americans who bought up what was left at fire-sale prices.

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But I've heard a lot about Hisham Matar's In the Country of Men, and a friend has pointed me towards Alan Moorehead's reportage there from World War Two.

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