Discussion

 

Select one of the following posters:

  • Barack Obama “Hope” Poster, Shepard Fairey (2008):
  • Freedom from Want, Norman Rockwell (1943):
  • “We Can Do It!”, Howard Miller (1942): 
  • “I Want You”, James Montgomery Flagg (1917):
  • “Someone Talked”,  (1942):   

In your initial post, address the following points and questions:

  • Purpose:  What is the message or purpose of this poster?  
  • Discussion of Propaganda:  Is it propaganda? Why or why not?
  • Effectiveness:  Do you think this poster is effective?  Why or why not?
  • Ask a question:  Pose a question that you would like your classmates to consider in their response to your post.