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Explore the power and tactics of propaganda in World War I through the use of posters. Discover the symbolism, portrayal of soldiers, and the evolving image of women on the home front.
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WW I Propaganda - The Poster War • Propaganda - the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person. • A deliberate attempt to influence individuals by leading one to behave “as though his response were his own decision.” • In war, it’s used as an instrument for maintaining unity, good will and a common purpose: • Maintaining and boosting the morale of soldiers. • Unifying society at home in support of the war effort.
The following posters are divided into three parts: • Propaganda symbols • The use of the soldier on the battlefront as a universal propaganda image. • The home-front, especially the evolution in the portrayal of women.
Propaganda Symbols • Identify and vilify the enemy. • Glorify the Allies • Portrayal of Women as Victims.
Britain 1917 Artist: David Wilson
USA 1917
One last effort & we will get them. Artist: Unknown France 1917
USA 1918
Sottoscrivete al Prestito Subscribe for the Loan Artist: Giovanni Capranesi Italy 1917
Canada 1918
The use of the soldier on the battlefront • Defender of Civilization • Heroes • One who always does his duty despite hardships.
They Shall Not Pass France 1918
We Will Get Them France 1916
Zeichnet 7. Kriegsanleihe - Wiener Kommerzialbank Translation: Subscribe for the 7th War Loan Alfred Offner 1917 - Germany
Canada 1917
Offering the Army and Navy Germany 1916
For The Supreme Effort France 1915
USA 1917
THE HOME-FRONT • Evolution in the portrayal of women. • Shifted from one of women as victims to a more positive image: • As care givers. • Factory workers in jobs formerly held by men.
USA 1918
USA 1918
The Frenchwoman in War-Time. Artist: G. Capon - France 1917
THE END! Bibliography Ivarone, Mike., Posters From the Great War. Trenches on the Web. Available at http://www.worldwar1.com/reflib.htm Mahovich, Roger N., British Posters of World War I. Fairchild Memorial Gallery Lauinger Library, Georgetown University. Available at http://gulib.lausun.georgetown.edu/dept/speccoll/britpost/posters.htm Tynski, Gary., Canadian War Poster Collection. McGill University, 2001. Available at http://imago.library.mcgill.ca/warposters/intro.htm