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Hope
Background Information
The renowned poster was designed by Los Angeles-based, contemporary street artist Shepard Fairey.
Technique Used
Activate Emotion
This is propaganda because
This is propaganda because it plays on the human emotion of hope, this poster uses colors reminiscent of the American Flag to symbolize how President Obama really was people's chance of change in the United States. The picture shows Obama looking up, or looking toward a better future and his expression is determined. In other words, his facial expression makes us believe that there is “hope” for a better America. The pop art and pencil style helps draw attention to it.
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Shepard Fairey
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