TASK - Research illustration, graphics and posters in the second world war
Advertisement based poster in the 20's and 40's were used for either general promotional work and for war propaganda.
Propaganda poster were used to influence or give information to specific countries and social groups.
Like most advertisement posters of the time period, they were either hand painted and mass produced or screen printed.
They encouraged people to support their country, save money and use ration coupons or contribute to their local fighting forces in an way possible.
Some posters also encouraged fear and mistrust, portraying enemy forces and countries as cartoonishly evil.
Propaganda poster were used to influence or give information to specific countries and social groups.
Like most advertisement posters of the time period, they were either hand painted and mass produced or screen printed.
They encouraged people to support their country, save money and use ration coupons or contribute to their local fighting forces in an way possible.
Some posters also encouraged fear and mistrust, portraying enemy forces and countries as cartoonishly evil.
'It's our flag. Fight for it. Work for it' by Guy Lipscombe, 1915
'Women! Help America's sons win the war!' by R.H Porteous, 1917
'Durriti. True anarchists are against the false liberty invoked by cowards to avoid their duty!' by Unknown artist, 1936-39
'The Generalisimo' by Pedrero, 1936-37.
Bibliography :
'War posters: Weapons of mass communication' by James Aulch
'Cold war modern design' by David Crowley and Jane Pavitt
'Political posters in Central and Eastern Europe 1945-95' by Aulich and Sylvestrova
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