What is Propaganda and how is it Spread/used?
Propaganda is commonly known to manipulate public opinion. It is material which is meant to persuade or change public opinion, and though it often varies in form and technique it always serves the same purpose. Propaganda is communication for the purpose of persuasion.
Evidence of intentional propaganda can be traced back as far as ancient Greece but after the invention of the printing press, it became possible to quickly and easily produce posters and books. The majority of propaganda was spread by word of mouth but this was seen as more risky if you were fighting for a cause that many opposed. In the 1900’s the beginning of the use of a radio also saw the beginning of advertising as we know it today, which is another form of propaganda. This and the invention of the television gave the ability to visually communicate over long distances rapidly increased both the amount and the effectiveness of propaganda.The picture on the left shows Britain's Portrayal of Germany.
Propaganda is commonly known to manipulate public opinion. It is material which is meant to persuade or change public opinion, and though it often varies in form and technique it always serves the same purpose. Propaganda is communication for the purpose of persuasion.
Evidence of intentional propaganda can be traced back as far as ancient Greece but after the invention of the printing press, it became possible to quickly and easily produce posters and books. The majority of propaganda was spread by word of mouth but this was seen as more risky if you were fighting for a cause that many opposed. In the 1900’s the beginning of the use of a radio also saw the beginning of advertising as we know it today, which is another form of propaganda. This and the invention of the television gave the ability to visually communicate over long distances rapidly increased both the amount and the effectiveness of propaganda.The picture on the left shows Britain's Portrayal of Germany.