Peace Sign Buttons:
What do they suggest?
They suggest to have peace, and make love rather than war. With one widely known sign for peace it can get the message across easier. The slogan: “Make love, not war,” is widely known and provides a unified message of anti war, as well as suggesting a replacement for war. These replacements being things such as love, art, and peace.
How do they suggest it?
They suggest these ideas by the famous slogan, as well as the widely known peace sign. Making buttons and other campaign advertisements etc is a great way to get the word out and give the message attention.
Which elements of each image work on the viewer in various ways?
The first button is overused and has been used for a while, and not as powerful on its own. All it states is “Peace” which is a good message in its simplicity, but does not give a clear argument or stance. However, the second button provides a clear stance or message to add on to peace. It provides an alternative for war.
Symbols of Patriotism:
What do they suggest?
They suggest that their given countries are really great. They express pride in their country, and they want to cultivate that pride in any citizen who sees it. Each image represents a different ideal for that country, strength, power, toughness, and perseverance through time.
How do they suggest it?
The bald eagle is a symbol of freedom and power, and stamping the american flag over its face suggests that America is strong and free like a bald eagle. The bulldog looks tough and strong in a similar way, and showing it with the British flag connects Great Britain to the power and toughness of that animal. The French image shows France’s famous motto, “Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite,” engraved into what looks like the side of a building. This motto comes from the French revolution, identifying France with the democratic ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Visualizing this saying engraved on a wall shows that it will last a long time, saying that France’s ideals will last through time.
Which elements of each image work on the viewer in various ways?
Each visual shows something highly identifiable with a citizen of that given country. As an American, I know that the bald eagle is a huge symbol of my country and my country’s power and leadership. Likewise, the British flag and famous French motto are like that for a British or French person.
Thesis: These images want to inspire patriotism by connecting symbols of their country to symbols of power, toughness, and perseverance.
- The bald eagle is a symbol of strength and freedom, and is connected to America by pasting the American flag physically on the eagle
- The bulldog is standing on the British flag,like a protector, embodying the toughness and strength of the country
- engraving the motto of France into stone represents the perseverance of the country, saying that their ideas and strength will never fade
- The peace signs are also a classic American message that convey the idea of positivity and love in place of war.
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