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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
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