Monday, May 1, 2017

WWI propaganda #2

     The propaganda posters shown bellow accomplished their goals set forth by the American government in said time (WWI). This is so due to their simplicity, patriotic message, and specificity. The posters shown bellow informed their targeted audiences of not only which foods should be saved for the troops, but also why. 

 Image result for don't stop saying food propaganda  
     This poster puts more emphasis on the actual words rather than the imagery, as most propoganda posters do. The first thing that stood out to me was the blood white lettering that states,  "don't stop saving food". This is encouraging the public (society as the audience) to save as much food as possible in order to feed troops over seas fighting. I believe that this poster would be/was very effecting in achieving its message, for the public was already aware of this movement so further information pertaining to the topic was not necessary. 
  Image result for food is ammunition don't waste it 
     This propaganda poster also targets the entirety of society as the audience. The first thing that I saw when observing this poster was the illustrations. The silliest of American troops in the background sparking patriotism in the observers ,and the basket of food being the focal point of the poster are very blunt. The message is clear once again, which is to save food for the troops. I believe this would be and was very successful in achieving its goals because it pertains to many aspect of the audience such as a sense of duty and patriotism,.

   Image result for little americans do your bit 
     This poster, I thought, was especially effective. The message was conveyed not only to parents, but also to the youth who were too you to serve. The main focus point in the child saluting which evokes a sense of patriotism and duty in the reader. By stating, "Little AMERICANS Do your bit" the author gives the youth of america a way to help win the war without risking their lives. 

   Image result for eat less wheat meat sugar and fats propaganda

     This poster, much like the others, is a very effective piece of propoganda. The first thing that catches the reader's eye is the bold writing that not only tells the reader to watch what they eat, but actually informs them what is best to eat that the troops cannot. The illustration in the background is of said foods that are not able to be transported to the troops over seas. This poster is very blunt and simple, but arguably very effective due to its specificity.