Title: Propaganda Art
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2Propaganda 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.
3Essential 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?
4Propaganda art is art that makes a statement that
tries to influence the views or beliefs of its
viewers.
5A 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
6An 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
7Propaganda often has political connotations and a
party bias.
- Use of symbols
- Slogan makes you think about the issues
8It 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.
9Images themselves are often grotesque and make
comparisons to real-life objects to illustrate a
slogan.
10Characteristics
- Brightly colored
- Effective use of the space
- Attention grabbing slogans/images
- Use of powerful symbols
- Attempt to influence a persons views
11The 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
12Planning 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.
13Restrictions
- 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.
14Grade will be based on
- Power of the image
- Effective use of the visual elements of art
- Craftsmanship
- Creativity with theme