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World War II Posters
The American government developed propaganda
posters to promote production as the states
became more closely involved with World War II.
Charles Coiner was placed in charge as the art
consultant for the government during the defense
buildup.
Propaganda - A specific type of message presentation aimed
at serving an agenda. At its root, the denotation of
propaganda is ‘to propagate (actively spread) a philosophy
or view’.
Jean Carlu
1941
More than 100,000 posters were distributed across the country
Received top award from New York Art Director’s Club Exhibition
John Atherton
1943
Cover Illustrator for Saturday Evening
Post
Joseph Binder
1941
Poster Proposal
E. McKnight Kauffer
1940
“We Fight for the Liberty for All”
Portuguese
Classical Greek Head + American Flag
Ben Shahn
Poster for the US office of War
Information
1940
A painter whose known for his
paintings of political and economic
issues during the depression.
Typography is used as if it were a
telegram.
Herbert Bayer
1943
Simplified realism to address communication needs.
Herbert Bayer
1949
Herbert Bayer - 1942 & 1943
Storm signifies cardboard packaging protecting goods from the elements
Visual elements illustrate how food can be packaged for troops under
global conditions.
From Britain…
Abram Games
1942
3 basic images combined
to communicate poster’s
message
PROPAGANDA POSTERS
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DEEP RUN PROPAGANDA POSTER
Create two (positive message) propaganda posters to promote a
cause at Deep Run.
Your posters must be printable on 8 1/2” x 11” paper.
The final version must be completely vector based art (nothing pixilated).
You must use realistic imagery
You must have a simple slogan or phrase to communicate your message.
Show final typography with “Create Outlines” option.
Use at least one gradient in your final piece.
Before you begin… You must create a total of at least three thumbnail
sketches exploring at least two different ideas. This will be completed on a
sheet of computer paper and turned in before you start your computer piece
Vocabulary
Thumbnail sketches - small, quick sketches that record
ideas and information for a final work of art.
Slogan -a memorable motto or phrase used in a
political, commercial, and other contexts as a repetitive
expression of an idea or purpose.
Vector - An electronic or computer-readable image
format incorporating a formulate representation of
graphical line art.
Typography - The selection of typefaces (fonts) and
arrangement of type in a composition.