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     During both world wars, art was used as a form of propaganda to influence the vast majority of German attitudes and patriotism. Art has been used many times for propaganda. It catches the eye and invokes interest, but most of all; it gives people a visual picture of what the message is. In the case of Nazi propaganda, art was used to idolize Hitler and his ways. Films and striking posters were special in making Hitler appear as a god or an all powerful being, rather than just a mere man. Some were done to make the Nazi party a wonderful group. It made people both fear and respect Hitler, leading them to go along with what he said. Most posters used portrayed happy Arian people, or a soldier with a smile on his face.
   The art used for Nazi propaganda ranged from posters on the street, postage stamps, films, and postcards. They were omnipotent and they everywhere. In Germany, films were shown in many urban cities. Right before a film Nazi propaganda was shown. There was generally a short film showing the righteous soldiers and their leader. It showed Hitler doing a powerful and passionate speech; it showed ordinary people doing things for the Nazi party. It invoked patriotism and that was most effective in propaganda.Leni Riefenstahl is best known for her films used for Nazi propaganda. She created an image of righteousness for the Nazi party that had to have convinced German citizens to join in. Not only did Riefenstahl’s films convince many people to join the Nazi party, but many posters and stamps did the same thing. Postage stamps were everywhere too. Many stamps of the time had portraits of Hitler and encouraging for the Nazi movement. Since writing letters was the most common way of communicating,post was very effective, it was sent to people all over and therefore people all over got to see the propaganda used, even in other countries. The posters on the street attracted attention; they often had beautiful drawings and words of patriotism, while others conveyed hate towards the Jews.
    Art has been used for propaganda for centuries. Art on posters and films were severely effective because it went to the public, it was everywhere so that the general population, not just the intellects that attended speeches and rallies. Art is something people can see, and not just hear. Art catches the eye and can turn something complicated into something simple, with few words and something understandable, something a child would understand. Art is something beautiful that explains something complicated. Art as propaganda reaches everyone everywhere.