Preview
Image Date
8-26-2024
Description
Unknown Artist President Mao's thinking shall always shine (Cultural Revolution Propaganda Poster), 1973 Offset Lithograph Purchased by DePauw University DePauw Art Collection 2013.1.30
Exhibit Date
August 26 - November 15, 2024
Exhibit Description
For centuries, art has been used as propaganda, spreading political messages through vibrant colors and cultural iconography. From as early as 515 B.C.E., with the creation of Persia’s Behistun Inscription, to now, propaganda has helped nations win wars, supported dictators and democracies, and spurred political agendas. The propaganda posters in this case are from Russia, China, and the United States, and they show how art has been used to promote agendas and how different governments implement this centuries-old tool. Curated by DePauw University student Abigail Fathauer class of 2025.
Recommended Citation
Fathauer, Abigail '25, "Art as Propaganda" (2024). All Past Exhibitions. 212, Scholarly and Creative Work from DePauw University.
https://scholarship.depauw.edu/peeler_exhibit/212
Medium
Peeler Art Center, Second floor Display Case