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Propaganda Art

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."

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Propaganda Art

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  1. 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.

  2. 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?

  3. Propaganda art is art that makes a statement that tries to influence the views or beliefs of its viewers.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Propaganda often has political connotations and a party bias. • Use of symbols • Slogan makes you think about the issues

  7. It is most commonly seen in times of war—to enliven patriotic spirit and to paint a grizzly picture of the enemy. This example draws on a popular movie. • Appeals to pop culture

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

  9. Characteristics: • Brightly colored • Effective use of the space • Attention grabbing slogans/images • Use of powerful symbols • Attempt to influence a person’s views

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. Restrictions: • Media is open, but use a sturdy surface—like 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. Don’t make a cut-out collage. • Paint, computer art, stencils, ink pens, cut paper, etc.

  13. 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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