Propaganda Art

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Propaganda Art

• "Propaganda is the deliberate, systematic attempt
  to shape perceptions, manipulate cognitions, and
  direct behavior to achieve a response that
  furthers the desired intent of the propagandist."
  
• Source Garth S. Jowett and Victoria O'Donnell,
  Propaganda And Persuasion, 4th edition, 2006.

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Essential Questions

• How does the art of Propaganda help influence an
  audience?
• What are some of the characteristics of
  Propaganda Art?
• In what context is propaganda most
  influential/effective?

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Propaganda art is art that makes a statement that
tries to influence the views or beliefs of its
viewers.
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A political statement in the 2004 election that
was against the policies of George W. Bush.

• Image is catchy and humorous
• Notice the sarcasm in the slogan

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An example of Soviet propaganda during WWII.
Caption states, The people and the army are one.

• Use of symbols
• Expression on the faces
• Reminder about the importance of unity for a cause

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Propaganda often has political connotations and a
party bias.

• Use of symbols
• Slogan makes you think about the issues

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It is most commonly seen in times of warto
enliven patriotic spirit and to paint a grizzly
picture of the enemy. This example draws on a
popular movie.

• Appeals to pop culture

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Images themselves are often grotesque and make
comparisons to real-life objects to illustrate a
slogan.
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Characteristics

• Brightly colored
• Effective use of the space
• Attention grabbing slogans/images
• Use of powerful symbols
• Attempt to influence a persons views

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The Project

• Pick a current or past event for which to create
  a propaganda poster.
• One of the World Wars
• Civil Rights in the U.S.
• Nuclear Armament
• Genocide or Ethnic Cleansing
• Drugs
• War in Iraq/Afghanistan
• Racism
• Taxation
• Free Speech
• Abortion
• Terrorism
• National Pride

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Planning your design

• Consider the context and/or point of view of the
  audience. Where? When? Why? How?
• How will you try to influence your audience?
• Think about the use of color, powerful images,
  what types of lettering, slogans, etc.

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Restrictions

• Media is open, but use a sturdy surfacelike mat
  board.
• Size should be 11 X 14 or larger
• Reproduced images can be part of your design
  (like photocopies or photos), but alter them.
  Dont make a cut-out collage.
• Paint, computer art, stencils, ink pens, cut
  paper, etc.

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Grade will be based on

• Power of the image
• Effective use of the visual elements of art
• Craftsmanship
• Creativity with theme