Vietnam War Propaganda Poster Print - President Nixon's "Peace"

Description

Vietnam War Propaganda Poster
Description:
Narration:
President Nixon's "Peace"
Year of Issue: 1955-1975
Type: Reproduction print
Measurements: Approx 15"
x 12''
The 1940s – The Beginning
While many believe the posters began in the war (1955-1975), their earliest beginnings can be traced to the 1940s. The posters that were created in this time were found to be highly effective and successful at communicating social and political messages. This was the start of artists across Vietnam producing wide-ranging, creative, bright and beautiful posters that were not only pleasing to look at; they were also informative too.
As the movement continued, Ho Chi Minh (the communist revolutionary leader of North Vietnam) and Vo Nguyen Giap (one of the greatest military strategists of the 20th Century) fostered and supported the art movement in propaganda posters.
Both men spent time with the propaganda poster artists to share their vision. They both believed in the Leninist quote; “art is not art unless it becomes propaganda”. With this in mind, they wanted Vietnamese art to communicate central government policies to the population and these posters were truly effective as a method of reaching the whole population, including the rural majority.
During The War (1955-1975)
As the war raged, the posters became vital as a nationwide calling to arms, helping to boost the patriotism throughout the country as well as spreading information. It became difficult to share communication in this time and artists risked their lives in extraordinary circumstances to capture realist images and then spread them through areas which were highly risky and dangerous.
Artists were encouraged to keep drawing through turbulent times as a way of defying the enemy and showcasing a determination for national unification as well as the optimism and hope for peace in the country.
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