Lecture 13

Question 1

What is a political propaganda poster

Answer 1

It is a poster that conveys a message or idea in a manipulative and persuasive manner in order to influence public opinion

Question 2

What are the key characteristics (7) of propaganda posters

Answer 2

Simplified messaging, emotional appeal, symbolism and imagery, repetition, demonization or idealization, call to action, distortion of reality.

Question 3

Who is kazim chalipa

Answer 3

A major protagonist in the formation of revolutionary painters. Mixes revolutionary and religious symbols.

Question 4

Who made this

Answer 4

Kazem chalipa

Question 5

Who made this

Answer 5

Kazim chalipa

Question 6

What is Kourosh Shishegaran famous for? What unfortunate event happened to him?

Answer 6

He is famous in Iran as well as Lebanon for his revolutionary posters. He produced “motto art” bearing Persian slogans. He got imprisoned and accused of anti-regime activities

Question 7

Who made this poster

Answer 7

Kourosh Shishegaran

Question 8

Who made this

Answer 8

Kourosh Shishegaran

Question 9

What Iranian artist has had his work exhibited in Denmark, Syria, France, Russia, Pakistan…etc.

Answer 9

Husayn Khusrawjirdi

Question 10

Who made this

Answer 10

Husayn Khusrawjidri

Question 11

What are Mohammed Taraqijah’s paintings known to include

Answer 11

Distinctive and highly stylized horse figures

Question 12

Who made this

Answer 12

Mohammed Taraqijah

Question 13

Who spearheaded egypts pan-arab ideology

Answer 13

Gamal Abdel Nasser

Question 14

What did egypts propaganda during the 60’s showcase

Answer 14

It showcased the modernizing achievements of its economy and its lands. That time was considered its Industrial Revolution

Question 15

When was propaganda started in china

Answer 15

During the Xinhai revolution

Question 16

How wide was the reach of Chinese propaganda posters society wise? How common were they to find?

Answer 16

They reached all levels of society and were very easy to find everywhere

Question 17

What is this posters name? Who made it?

Answer 17

It is called “the east is red” and was made by zhang yuqing

Question 18

What is “the east is red” ‘ s origin and why is it significant

Answer 18

“The east is red” was a folk song popular with communists and spoke about anti Japanese struggle. During the cultural revolution the song was played everywhere and replaced the official anthem of the people’s republic.

Question 19

Who is zhang yuqing

Answer 19

One of the most prolific artists of the 50’s and 60’s. Born in Cixi. Became a special designer for new year prints.

Question 20

Who made this

Answer 20

Zhang yuqing

Question 21

What group did this poster belong to

Answer 21

The revolutionary rebel army

Question 22

What did North Korean propaganda posters focus on portraying

Answer 22

Military might, utopian society, devotion to the state, the leaders personality.

Question 23

What did Andreas Gursky produce in significance to North Korean propaganda

Answer 23

He produced a series of photographs showing a massive festival honoring the late founder of North Korea

Question 24

What is a common theme in North Korean propaganda posters

Answer 24

They urge people to resist US imperialism