This gallery is going to include multiple propaganda from the World War 2 era which was used to influence political and social support. Different pieces of art will also include stand points of the war, trade workers, languages, and illustrations of how choosing one side can help the outcome of the war.
Caricature of the Big Three on Yalta Conference, 1945, From the collection of: Polish History Museum
This shows the caricature of the Big Three during the Yalta Conference where the artist uses his political stand point about what they did with Poland. The Poland represent is used with a different color than the rest to make the focus of the picture on Poland. The sizing of the three other characters in the picture are also used to show difference in the scale.
The German tank is rolling into Russia and running over the flags with a political stand point of the disrespect that Germany had during the war. The highly contrast of colors can be seen to represent the land of Russia represented in red, with the white behind them to accent the tank’s path.
Operation of Local Value near Stalingrad, Gabyshev Lev Mikhailovitch, 1942/1942, From the collection of: The National Art Museum of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
A German solider retreating from the Russian forces while injured and retreating, showing off Russia’s strength and the lack of Germany’s. The dynamic shaping of the German solider running away shoes motion and the fast retreat with the line streaks behind him. The main focus of this is the German running and the Russian standing tall, with small ruins behind them to support the focus.
German Propaganda Poster, 1944, From the collection of: Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei
The bombing situation in Norway which caused Allied bombers to bomb there instead of Germany due to weather. The repetition of the bomb shows the attack on a larger scale due to the count of bombs being dropped. The weather can be represented in the back with the coloring of the blue and the white, almost to show the bombs movement through the sky. The main focus is the brightly colored note that is placed by the Germans that loosely translates to “If they were friends, they wouldn’t’ve bombed”
“The German people and his soliders are working and struggling today not only for themselves and their time, but for future so distant generations” is the translation, to imply that the Nazi party was doing what they were doing for the better good of the German people. The split commentary of the colors make the font really pop out and catch a visual rhythm.
Don't speak the languages of the enemy, 1940/1945, From the collection of: Istituto Storico della Resistenza in Toscana
This American poster was made to discourage American’s not to speak the language of the enemies as way of not supporting them. The silly caricatures were designed to insult or make fun of the opposing leaders. The line work and the shapes of their faces are to resemble a non realistic appearance but cartoon like. The main focus of this peace is the bright red color of the text as the message.
American supplies were highly needed during this period and wanted to conserve all materials possible in the name of war. The focus of this art is around the middle tanks with the tire shape behind it which with a white background allows the tank to stand out. The color choice of the white on the red font makes the title stand out.
This piece of art is showing the front line of the German army with no opposition, with the tanks moving forward implying advancement. The proportion of the image is immensely used with the scale of the tank in the background and also the explosions in the air. The variety in the image also allows for different focus points in the picture.
American job propaganda that encourages that war could be a job for the American people. The focus on this paint is the yellow “you” in a pleasant font. The repetition of the tanks and trains in motion smoothly allow for a sense of efficiency in the system. The multi use of colors are very much of a square scheme.
American propaganda that was made to encourage American citizens to root for the army. This was to keep up moral of soldiers and the country during World War 2. The dynamic photo allows for multiple shadows, lighting and ambience of the art to illustrate motion. The main focus is the repetition of Army trucks with happy soldiers who are traveling down the road. The other focus of the art is the “FOR VICTORY” text in a complementary color choice.
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