protest banner

March's visible message

A protest banner is a large piece of fabric or material displaying a message, slogan, or image carried or displayed at demonstrations and rallies.

Banners are typically held aloft by two or more people or hung from structures to maximize visibility: Protesters unfurled a banner reading "No Justice, No Peace".

They serve as visual focal points for collective action.

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Opposites
political stance and expression

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Promise of unwavering support

propaganda poster · campaign sign · campaign poster

mode of expression

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Information from unnamed source

internal memo · resignation · apathy

relationship to power

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Government-produced persuasion material

royal standard · national flag · party line

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G