During the time of World War I and World War II, the art style in European countries varied from place to place but a famous way of persuading nationalism was propaganda. Posters of the Nazi’s is a perfect example of propaganda’s that were made strategically to honor Hitler, or portray him as a savior of Germany. Propaganda consisted of short phrases or words that stated the savior of Germany or the fight from the struggle. It also included simple portraits or pictures of Hitler or people that made the public believe what they read and saw. Ultimately, the propaganda honored Germany and the Nazi party especially in each poster of propaganda.
In this picture of the Nazi Army demonstrates the unity in a group and the power Hitler really had. It honors the swastika, sign of the Nazis, by centering it with three flags in the center of the page. Off to the left side, is located the bird that was usually inputted into German propaganda because of Hitler. The specific color use of black and white also gives it the simplicity but powerful statement because it shows the reality of the German life. The endless looking rows of soldiers in the picture also shows the power of Hitler and how men have been able to persuade countries into any command. The power of man being able to convert someone emotionally and mentally to follow order enthusiastically even if they are order such as Hitler’s.
This propaganda also shows the power of the Nazi and provides nationalism through such a picture because it shows the unity and enthusiasm people have. Instead of looking cruel, the picture seems like a place of peace and brotherhood which was a tactic the German’s used in propaganda, which was to make people think they were a part of something that was uprising for the better.
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