Propaganda: a how-to guide part one Mrs. Martyn Comp/Lit 10 - Jacques Driencourt Please take notes on the text and audio of all slides. There will be a QUIZ!!
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Propaganda: a how-to guide part one Mrs. Martyn Comp/Lit 10 -
Jacques Driencourt Please take notes on the text and audio of all
slides. There will be a QUIZ!!
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Propaganda has been around for thousands of years. Coins were
an early form of mass propaganda, using familiar symbols and
figures to remind people of the power of both the state and
individual rulers. Click here for audio. -> The pyramids of
Egypt are some of the oldest monumental structures designed to
symbolize the power and magnificence of individual rulers and
dynasties.
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Make an Impact Roman emperors erected imposing monuments to
glorify their achievements, underline their authority and foster
pride and loyalty across the empire. Trajans Column, which still
stands in Rome, is a typical example, built in AD 113 to
commemorate the emperor Trajans campaigns against the Dacians. Over
35 meters tall, its continuous frieze emphasizes Trajans personal
role in securing victory. The column was originally crowned by a
stature of the emperor in full armor. Trajans Column
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Propaganda is Named The Catholic Church in 1622 first used the
Latin word propaganda in a papal edict issued by Pope Gregory XV to
refer to activities intended to influence beliefs, ideas, and
behavior and spread the Catholic faith in non-Catholic
countries.
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Get in the right hands This unusual commemorative fan of 1789
links the well-being of the British nation with the health of the
king with the phrase: Health is restored to one, and happiness to
millions. George III had recently recovered from one of his
recurring bouts of illness and the fan was issued as part of
efforts to re-establish his authority.
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An Emperor as he wished to be depicted This enormous portrait
of Napoleon Bonaparte by Jean Baptise Borely was painted in 1813 to
inspire loyalty and intimidate critics at a time when the emperors
power was declining and France was besieged on all sides. It is
filled with symbols that present Napoleon as the undisputed ruler
of France. A year later, Napoleon was defeated and the painting was
returned to the artist with the bill unpaid.
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A Key to the Propaganda 01 Laurel Crown: celebrates Napoleons
illustrious victories and links him with the Roman emperors for
whom the laurel wreath was a symbol of military triumph. 02 Sceptre
of Charlemagne: portrays Napoleon as the successor to Charlemagne
(742- 814) who, like Napoleon, conquered much of France, Germany,
Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands. 03 Throne: leaves the viewer
in no doubt that Napoleon remains the ruler of France.
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A Key to the Propaganda 04 Globe and Hand of Justice: symbols
of kingship and authority, which suggest Napoleon is a benevolent
ruler. 05 Golden bees: symbols of immortality and emblems of the
ancient kings of France. They give Napoleons reign symbolic
legitimacy. 06 Coronation robes: inspire awe and show Napoleon as
the rightful ruler of France.