Nazi Propaganda

1.     1.      What political messages are these pictures trying to convey?

Nazi Volkswagen propaganda

These pictures show how Nazi’s ideology was ‘sowed’ throughout Europe, trying to impose these beliefs on everybody’s minds. Hitler’s principles were like ‘seeds’ that would grow finally to turn into actions supported by him against what he confronted. This metaphor illustrates Hitler’s care for his future army, young people who would believe the ideas he proclaimed, trusting them.

Other posters show Hitler like a unique figure that represents one only Germany, without allowing other leaders to guide it, imposing controversial ideas. Others, tried to communicate who were Germany’s enemies, cartooning them while the approved life-style was exalted. Germans could afford Volkswagen cars, without having enough money, which was given by the government.  

2.      What image of Germans are these images trying to convey?

The image transmits a strong perception of Germans, as if they were united by the Nazi ideology supported by Hitler, a unique leader that cannot be stopped.  

3.      What colours are used?

       Colours used are red and yellow. These are primary colours that, as marketing proves, stimulate the amygdale catching its audience’s attention and producing a shocking impression on it.

4.      How do people look?

People, who were on favour of Nazi’s regime, look happy. But, those who were victimized by it, didn’t look fine at all.

5.      What characteristics of these men are similar?

They all look intimidating and serious, whether they are Nazi’s protected people or those victimized by them.

6.      How do artists convey these characteristics?

These features are accomplished, as colours are selected to catch the audiences’ attention. Besides, the emotion projected through people’s faces, transmits feeling depending on who is represented on the images. The way people is dressed, also determines who belongs to the regime and who doesn’t.