World War II posters from Soviet Union
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The Soviet posters of times of Great Patriotic War — the visual aids meant to elaborate a certain point, such as for example the attitudes of the Soviet Government to current events taking place at the front — in the accessible for the populace form. Together with radio and newspapers posters were the means of propaganda influencing consciousness and mood of soviet people with the purpose of prompting them to certain activity, such as joining the "opolchenie" (russian version of the "volksturm") vigilance or other. The Soviet posters of times of Great Patriotic War are works of art and reflect elements of the Soviet cultural heritage. Such posters have often been displayed at special stands which were referred to as: « windows of TASS » . Posters differed both on workmanship and the form. Some of them were crude caricatures, while others were paintings on military topics or the photos which have received popularity, with an explanation about an event, the quote from the works of Lenin or Stalin or the poetic comment.
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[edit] Popular themes
[edit] Gallant to the end
There is no way that fascist aggressors will go past gallant men of Red Army!
[edit] Bayonet charge!
It could mean saber charge or tank desant. An epic battle of sorts.
[edit] Soldier bests the enemy in hand-to-hand combat
[edit] Caricature
[edit] Death to the baby-killers
[edit] Loose lips sink ships!
[edit] Collage: before and after
[edit] Gather under our banners!
[edit] Dynamic portrait
[edit] References
