Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy

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It was the citizens of the Inner Rim, those who had been crowded out of opportunity in the Core, who answered the call for new life in the frontier of the Outer Rim. The Core Worlders became more enamored with the fleeting distractions of fame and fashion, transitory fascinations with sophistication that left little room for messages of faith or tradition that the Jedi exemplified." Change the blending mode to Multiply, then add a Smart Sharpen filter to bring out the details and boost the contrast. Keep an eye on the preview and balance the Amount to provide the desired result. 100% gave a nice mix of grainy tones while not being too overpowering.

Your weapons in this war are ships, and blasters, and armor. My weapon in this war is words. And even more important than words are images . Pictures depicting an artistic representation of reality. Facts are flexible, and these graphics point to the truth of which you speak even if they do not precisely portray them." ― Ferric Obdur [2] To produce realistic hand drawn typography, it used to be necessary to physical draw and scan the text yourself, but many premium display fonts now have alternate characters so any duplicate letters can be given a different appearance. While propaganda could smear or base libel on a group, planet or species, it could also promote or improve the image of those that created it, or whom the creator sought to exemplify. For example, one poster during the Galactic Civil War depicted two stormtroopers handing out fruit to a human family in need, implying that the Empire was generous, merciful and well-behaved. [2] Likewise, the propaganda poster Nothing Beats an Academy Education depicted several members of the Imperial armed forces standing triumphantly in the foreground, with text written in High Galactic encouraging potential recruits to join the Empire, with the warm colors, tone, and imagery suggesting that the Empire was strong, just, and brimming with opportunity. [1] Six pieces of Star Wars Rebels "patriotic art" were sent to 2,500 people around the globe and select media outlets, promoting the noble intentions and work of the Empire. These bold, graphic-style cards, urging galactic citizens to accept and even join the Empire, reflect the political landscape of the upcoming animated series.

These are all examples of propaganda used by the Empire to advocate strength and maintain fear, and by the Rebel Alliance to inspire hope and win support for the fight. Star Wars Propaganda takes fans into the beloved epic story as never before, bringing the battle between these two sides to life in a fresh and brilliant way. To give the image a photocopied appearance, go to Filter > Sharpen > Smart Sharpen. Adjust the settings to 400%, 15px radius and 0% noise reduction. To dismiss propaganda as a lesser form of art is to deny a fundamental part of who we are." ― Janyor [1] The government artwork of this time was largely about preserving the status quo. Peace was good for commerce; as such, the art beautified the distractions that member worlds offered in the name of lucrative tourism. Paste in a copy of the Imperial logo, then draw a circle with the Ellipse tool. Set up a large red stroke to form the foundation of a ‘No’ symbol.

An artist need not be a soldier to be a warrior (although I've been both, I hesitate to say). In turbulent times, an artist uses expression and symbolism as weapons, transforming art into propaganda. There are scholars of art who reserve only the most scornful tones to utter that word. I am not one of them. Art is a reflection of civilization. So is war. Art in the service of war is doubly so." ―Janyor [1] This was a very well-done volume. I am obviously a Star Wars fan and I happen to be one of those people who are interested in the mechanisms of government, politics, trade and corruption as they intersect in the GFFA. I know it's not the most popular draw for many but every little insight is what keeps me reliably showing up.

Select one of my Photoshop Brushes and reduce the size to fit over the Stormtrooper’s head. Change the angle so the brush flows diagonally, then place two separate brush impressions to form a cross. Mix up the brush selection each time to avoid repetition. Load the selection of the symbol layer, feather the selection and follow the previous steps to create a spray painted stencil effect for this element. Draw a diagonal line to finish the symbol by matching the size to the weight of the circle’s stroke, then select both shape layers and Rasterize them, followed by the shortcut CMD+E to merge them into one layer. Star Wars Rebels is scheduled to premiere in fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel and will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world. Before the outbreak of war, the twilight of the Republic was an era of distractions, with citizens from all walks of life following escapist pursuits. Historians rebuke the people of this last age for being taken in by such circuses when their attentions should have been focused on the malfeasances and corruption in the Senate and other governing institutions.From the Bith author of the work on becoming Propaganda Bureau Chief for the Resistance after disillusionment with the Empire: The Intergalactic Banking Clan... reclusive, statuesque beings cloistered in the snow-swept peaks of their native Scipio, Create a new layer, then use my Spray Paint Photoshop Brushes to fill the selection with red (#cc0705). Use the fine edge of the spray brush so the selection isn’t filled with a solid colour. Propaganda was the dissemination of information, especially of a biased nature, for the purpose of promoting or injuring a political institution, cause or point of view. Propaganda could take many forms, from adverts, paintings, and posters, to films and audio recordings. The Republic roundel and Imperial crest served as the symbols of the Galactic Republic and the Galactic Empire respectively. Likewise, the starbird symbol of the Alliance to Restore the Republic served both as a symbol of the organization, but also held special symbolic—and propaganda—value. Based off the legendary starbird, the symbol implied that like the creature of myth, the Alliance could never die, and that each death was merely another rebirth. [7]

Thus far, the cards have appeared online at IGN.com, ETonline.com, Empire.com, Mashable.com, TheForce.net, and UOL.com. They were designed by Amy Beth Christenson, a member of the Lucasfilm Animation art department working on the series, and can be viewed in the accompanying slideshow. (But don't be too swayed by their message.) I hadn't previously thought much about the in-world propaganda so I found this informative and I loved that it was "authored" in world by a Bith giving historical perspectives and commentary of each work spanning the movies (at least up to the publication of this book). There were names I recalled coming across in some of the movies and books so it was nice to see how they tied in and how they fared. In addition to the art there was a lot of highlight-worthy commentary on the societies that influenced and were influenced by the art. Some societal mentions so parallel the real world it was a bit depressing but thought-provoking in its cautionary way.

A propaganda poster was a type of a placard or advertisement used by governments to transmit propaganda messages—such as justifying involvement to its citizens, ensuring recruitment or procuring money and resources to sustain the war effort. The Rebel Alliance made use of such placards during the Galactic Civil War. [3] This book basically tells the whole history of the Star Wars universe* through the lens of propaganda posters that span everything from Episodes 1 through 7, (the book apparently came out between 7-8). Use a display font to add some hand drawn typography to the artwork. I’m using the lovely font Againts, which has a messy hand painted brush style. In some cases, propaganda can also be used to make a person, namely a leader more appealing in appearance than he actually is, which is often done by state-run media. In the Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide, the picture of Palpatine depicted him in his Clone Wars-era appearance while listing him as the Emperor at the time the image was taken, although it nonetheless showcased his true appearance near the end of the book. [5] Appearances [ ]