Propaganda:
A form of communication which aims to persuade, influence and change
attitudes. The term is often assumed to have negative connotations, however, arguably,
propaganda has been used throughout history to both enlighten, as well as to mislead, the
public.
/ Wartime posters are one of the most recognisable examples of propaganda.
/ An effective means of conveying messages, propaganda often works by manipulating
information, such as displaying facts selectively, or using loaded text and images, as well
as relying on shared cultural understandings and metaphorical devices. At times
propaganda even falsifies information.
/ Propaganda in the First and Second World Wars was used to recruit volunteers (preconscription
in 1916), to influence financial backers, to rally support and to raise morale,
both on the domestic front and at the battlefield.
/ Wartime propaganda reflects – as well as having promoted – many of the art and design
styles and movements we are now familiar with.
attitudes. The term is often assumed to have negative connotations, however, arguably,
propaganda has been used throughout history to both enlighten, as well as to mislead, the
public.
/ Wartime posters are one of the most recognisable examples of propaganda.
/ An effective means of conveying messages, propaganda often works by manipulating
information, such as displaying facts selectively, or using loaded text and images, as well
as relying on shared cultural understandings and metaphorical devices. At times
propaganda even falsifies information.
/ Propaganda in the First and Second World Wars was used to recruit volunteers (preconscription
in 1916), to influence financial backers, to rally support and to raise morale,
both on the domestic front and at the battlefield.
/ Wartime propaganda reflects – as well as having promoted – many of the art and design
styles and movements we are now familiar with.
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