Propaganda And Censorship Flashcards
Who was Joseph Goebbels
Reich minister of propaganda
Played a central role as nazi minister of enlightenment and propaganda
He was a master at spreading Nazi ideas in a subtle and unsubtle way
He controlled newspapers, the radio, book publishing, film and the arts
Methods of censorship
Public burning of books by Jewish writers or others who disagreed with Nazi views
Radio producers, playwrights, filmmakers and newspapers were told what to do and say
Newspapers opposing the Nazis were closed
Only radios that couldn’t receive force in stations were made
How were posters used as propaganda
Posters showing Nazi beliefs were displayed everywhere
How were military parades used as propaganda
Rallies and military parades were held projecting power and strength that would either make Germans proud of their country or fill them with terror depending in their viewpoint
How was the cinema used as propaganda
Showed propaganda films but mainly entertainment films that had subtle Nazi messages
How was radio used as propaganda
Hitler made radio speeches which were played through loudspeakers in factories cafes and on the streets
Entertainment programmes contained Nazi ideas and beliefs
How was artists used as propaganda
The Nazis encouraged artists and playwrights to produce work highlighting Nazi ideas
Degenerate art such as modern art and jazz music was banned
How was the Berlin Olympic Games 1936 used as propaganda
Ideal event to promote Nazi ideologies such as aryan superiority
It was also an opportunity to present any in good light
It was well organised and a grand spectacle
The reich chamber of culture
Set up in 1933 and overseen by Goebbels this monitored all aspects of culture and made sure they were consistent with Nazi ideas
The Nazis wanted grand and classical architecture particularly the work of Albert Speer artists to be members of the reich chamber of visual arts
To listen to traditional German composers like Beethoven and Bach
