Propaganda: 100 years of fear, manipulation and persuasion in pictures
Briefly

The 1958 Chinese poster by Jin Meisheng, 'National Unity', depicts the diverse peoples of China uniting under Mao Zedong's image, emphasizing collective strength and national pride.
In 1934, a large image of Mussolini on the Palazzo Braschi with the word 'si' reinforced the fascist agenda, pushing citizens to support the National Fascist party in the last election.
Emory Douglas's 1970 Black Panther poster employs cartoon-like imagery to tackle complex political issues, effectively reaching audiences and conveying messages of empowerment.
A 1980 anti-boycott poster against the Moscow Olympics cleverly parodies travel imagery to critique the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, showcasing the power of art in political protest.
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