Title: The symbolic and expressive connotations of the effects of destruction and devastation left by wars on buildings as an introduction to enriching contemporary painting art. The abstract : Destruction, rubble, and ruin are not traditional subjects in art; they are linked to the presence of war and its effects. They draw inspiration from its immoral experiences and its visual and architectural worlds. Therefore, the attempt to address the theme of destruction in art, to create works from rubble, and to derive beauty from ruin in ways that differ from its intrinsic nature demonstrates the ultimate capacity of human imagination to innovate artistically, even from the harshest political and social experiences, such as war. The theme of war serves as an entry point in art education, carrying many symbolic and expressive connotations that significantly impact the vitality of expression. Thus, art becomes the artist's medium for protesting the surrounding devastation and a means to transcend those atrocities. It is essential for the artist to stay attuned to global events, news, and the images encountered online and on television, striving to express that suffering. But can stones and destroyed buildings express the feelings of sadness, suffering, and tragedy left in the wake of wars? Therefore, the objectives of this research are to study and analyze the most famous artworks that address the theme of war in 20th-century art. It aims to reveal some works by contemporary artists who have depicted the destruction and devastation caused by modern wars on buildings and neighborhoods, producing innovative artworks that reflect the impact of wars on life in general, and on buildings in particular.