Art Movements and Social Change · Art History

Propaganda and Persuasion

Analyzing the visual techniques used in posters and media to influence public opinion.

Key Questions

  1. 1What visual shortcuts do artists use to create an enemy or a hero?
  2. 2How does the repetition of imagery impact its psychological power?
  3. 3Where do we see modern forms of propaganda in our daily digital lives?

ACARA Content Descriptions

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Year: Year 8
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art Movements and Social Change
Period: Art History

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