What political message(s) are these pictures trying to convey?
These images are trying to show and spread the Nazi Ideology, by tempting the German population with the "benefits" that came along the Nazist "lifestyle", like a car accessible to all, a communist and Jewish-free world, and that the Nazis will finally bring absolute peace to the world.
What image of Germans are these pictures trying to convey?
These images are trying to portray Germany as a solid, idealistic nation, united under the same banner, the Nazi faction.
How do they portray this image?
Through portraits of their leader, Hitler, which is used as an inspirational model, and also as shown in the picture "Sower of Peace", depicted as a peacekeeper and the face of a brighter future. This and much more were used to attract people to folow his ideal, the party's ideals.
What colors are used?
Depends on the message tried to deliver. There are some pictures that show mostly light colours, because they are trying to present an atmosphere of happyness or related to. The others that present dark colours or black and white, are made this way to strike the viewer with a strong message (like the political campaign, for example)
How do the people look?
It also depend on the message. If they're trying to refer to themselves (German Nazis), they only show carefre, happy people. If it is about thier ideology or their leader, people are shown serious and devoted to their work. Sad and gloomy ambiances are shown when refering to Jewish population and communists
What characteristics of these men are similar?
They're mostly people of global importance (like Hitler or Stalin)
How do the artists convey these characteristics?
By exalting the person's characteristics, like a posture that inspires power or dominance, or on his facial gestures, among others
No comments:
Post a Comment