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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.
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World War I Propaganda-The Poster War
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
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Artist: Giovanni Capranesi Italy 1917
Canada
1918
Liberation Loan France 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 KommerzialbankTranslation: 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
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 athttp://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
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