propaganda poster
State-sponsored messaging art
A propaganda poster is a printed visual designed to influence public opinion, typically promoting a political cause, wartime effort, or ideological message.
The form flourished in the 20th century, from Soviet constructivist designs to World War II recruitment appeals: Uncle Sam pointing with "I Want You".
The term now applies broadly to any image-based persuasion with an agenda: That safety infographic reads like a propaganda poster.
- wartimePeriod of armed conflict
- home frontCivilian sector during war
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
- SovietOf the USSR
- communistCollectivist political adherent
recruitment · patriotic · enemy at the gates · bold · red · fist · worker · raised fist · socialist · agitprop · leaflet · slogan · mobilization · censorship · ideology · big brother · rally · banner
- Soviet Documentsinternal passport, exit visa, travel permit, work permit, ration card
- advertisingad, ads, ad campaign, ad campaigns, advertising campaign
- graphic designlogo, font, typography, layout, color
- posters
- protest artprotest art, protest sign, protest songs, protest music, activist art
- war literaturewar stories, war novels, war diary, war journal, war poetry
propaganda posterfact-check
Confirm information accuracy
peer-reviewed study · sworn testimony · historical record · debunking · correction notice
propaganda postersamizdat
Clandestine dissident publishing
protest sign · independent media · free press · street art · graffiti
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