Movie Posters as Propaganda
If movie universes had propaganda posters
Propaganda Posters
Posters tend to be simple so that the message comes across clearly.Posters tend to use:• Few colors• Bold (Primary/Secondary) colors• Few words• Simple images• Simple message• Propaganda techniques
Definitions of techniques
• Testimonials-attempt to connect a famous or respectable person with a product or item.
• Bandwagon-an appeal to the subject to follow the crowd, to join in because others are doing so as well.
• Card stacking-only presenting information that is positive.
• Glittering Generalities-words that have different positive meaning for individual subjects, but are linked to highly valued concepts.
Definitions of techniques
• Name Calling-the use of derogatory language or words that carry a negative connotation when describing an enemy in attempts to arouse prejudice .
• Plain Folks- attempt to convince the public that his views reflect those of the common person and that they are also working for the benefit of the common person.
• Transfer-an attempt to make the subject view a certain item in the same way as they view another item, to link the two in the subjects mind.
Definitions of techniques
• Simplification (Stereotyping)- reduces a complex situation to a clear-cut choice involving good and evil.
• Assertion-an enthusiastic or energetic statement presented as a fact, although it is not necessarily true.
• Lesser of Two Evils-tries to convince people of an idea or proposal by presenting it as the least offensive option.
• Pinpointing the Enemy-an attempt to simplify a complex situation by presenting one specific group or person as the enemy.
Star Wars
Words: 3Colors: 3Images:1
Propaganda technique: ?
Rambo
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 5Colors: 5Images:3
The Matrix
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 10Colors: 3Images:2
The Bernstein Bears
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 5Colors: 6Images:1
Planet of the Apes
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 3Colors: 4Images:1
The Muppet Movie
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 12Colors: 3Images:1
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 11Colors: 4Images:1
Batman
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 22Colors: 2Images:1
Batman
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 8Colors: 4Images:4
James Bond
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 7Colors: 4Images:6
Lord of the Rings
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 13Colors: 2Images:2
Robin Hood
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 34Colors: 6Images:4
Propaganda posters from air travel
Propaganda posters from the internet
Propaganda posters from the internet
Propaganda posters from everyday life