Discuss how art was used as a vehicle for propaganda in the works of Höch, Grosz, and Picasso.
Picasso's Guernica is a perfect example of what you need to focus on and write about.
http://www.google.com/search?q=guernica&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
Find at least one work by each of the others and focus/write on them, too.
Let us know what you come up with.
I still do not undertstand what I am supposed to do, I am new with computers and just started my classes a couple of months ago. I am unable to get the second website up that you sent to me. Please help, Thank you
Are you clear on what "propaganda" means?
http;//www.answers.com/propaganda
Find a good image of a work by each of those artists. I already gave you Guernica to use for Picasso. Now you decide what to use for each of the others.
Hoch: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=eso&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=X&ei=BC4NTqZ4g9GIArPymNoP&ved=0CBkQBSgA&q=hoch+artwork+war+propaganda&spell=1&biw=1173&bih=582
and
http://www.google.com/search?q=hoch+artwork+war+propaganda&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=gso&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=Bi4NTtmGOY7ViAL4-4TvDQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CAwQ_AUoAQ&biw=1173&bih=582
Grosz: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=7Y9&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&biw=1173&bih=582&q=artwork+war+propaganda+grosz&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=
and
http://www.google.com/search?q=artwork+war+propaganda+grosz&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=nEU&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=Xi4NTtfzN6HkiAKf3pzdDQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CAwQ_AUoAQ&biw=1173&bih=582
For each artist, you need to choose a piece of art that you think was done to advocate going to war OR to advocate ending the war. (War protest)
Then you need to name and describe each piece of art and explain what it advocates and why you think so.
Thank you, I think I understand now.
To discuss how art was used as a vehicle for propaganda in the works of Höch, Grosz, and Picasso, we need to understand the context and motivations behind their artworks. These three artists were active during the turbulent years between the two World Wars, a time characterized by political and social upheaval. They were all influenced by the rise of various political movements, including communism, fascism, and nationalism.
Starting with Hannah Höch, she was a German artist known for her collage work and was affiliated with the Dada movement. Höch's collages often featured fragmented images and texts from mass media sources, which she used to critique societal norms and gender roles. In terms of propaganda, Höch's work challenged traditional gender stereotypes in a politically charged period.
Moving on to George Grosz, a German artist associated with the Berlin Dada movement and later with the New Objectivity movement. Grosz was a political satirist who depicted the corruption and hypocrisy of German society during the Weimar Republic. His graphic and caricature-like style aimed to expose the vices of politicians and the wealthy elite. While Grosz's art did not serve as straightforward propaganda, it certainly had a critical and propagandistic message against the ruling class.
Lastly, we come to Pablo Picasso, a Spanish artist known for his role in developing Cubism, but also with politically charged works such as "Guernica." Created in response to the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War, Picasso's painting is often seen as a powerful antifascist and anti-war statement. By depicting the horror and devastation caused by the conflict, Picasso's work aimed to mobilize public sentiment against fascism and raise awareness of the brutality of war.
In summary, Höch, Grosz, and Picasso all used their art as a form of propaganda to challenge societal norms, criticize political systems, and raise awareness about the consequences of war and political ideologies. While their approaches differed, they aimed to influence public opinion and contribute to the larger political discourse of their time. Understanding their motivations and the historical context in which they worked helps us comprehend the role that art played as a vehicle for propaganda.