Media Image Analysis
How was this broadside image used to further a political, social, religious goal?
One can observed that the set of images represent the religion's condition in two very distant time periods. The first image shows Jesus Christ right before crucification. He is surrounded by a very angry mob, who felt threated by Jesus Christ and his believes. Thus, deciding it was in their best interest to end his life. On the second image, Because the litter vehicle or sedan chair didn't become popular in Europe after the 16th century, we can estimate that the image represents religion on or after this time period. A time period where religion seems to not only be accepted but also a very powerful institution.
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It was created out of the need of a new powerful symbol for the Navy during its bicentennial anniversary in 1975. It was to flown by the naval ship with the longest service record and later passed on to another ship when the original was decommissioned. In 2001, it gain great popularity among Americans after the 9/11 attacks and later became the symbol of Global War on Terrorism. Shortly after this, it was replicated by many graphic designers, and now it can be found on websites and also imprinted on many different items. With the help of graphic designers, we are able to efficiently transmit very powerful messages to millions of people in an instant.
How do you feel about the role of graphic design for advancing a political, social, religious cause?
I believe that graphic designs are one of the best ways for advancing and influencing political, social and religious causes. It is a very eye-pleasing way of communicating messages across vast amount of people. It is also very effective, and many times graphic designs make more of an impact on people than the words that follow. Without graphic design, this technological era would be very dull and boring. Humans are very visual creatures, thus we must include visuals to communicate, influence and advance
One can observed that the set of images represent the religion's condition in two very distant time periods. The first image shows Jesus Christ right before crucification. He is surrounded by a very angry mob, who felt threated by Jesus Christ and his believes. Thus, deciding it was in their best interest to end his life. On the second image, Because the litter vehicle or sedan chair didn't become popular in Europe after the 16th century, we can estimate that the image represents religion on or after this time period. A time period where religion seems to not only be accepted but also a very powerful institution.
These two images could …show more content…
It was created out of the need of a new powerful symbol for the Navy during its bicentennial anniversary in 1975. It was to flown by the naval ship with the longest service record and later passed on to another ship when the original was decommissioned. In 2001, it gain great popularity among Americans after the 9/11 attacks and later became the symbol of Global War on Terrorism. Shortly after this, it was replicated by many graphic designers, and now it can be found on websites and also imprinted on many different items. With the help of graphic designers, we are able to efficiently transmit very powerful messages to millions of people in an instant.
How do you feel about the role of graphic design for advancing a political, social, religious cause?
I believe that graphic designs are one of the best ways for advancing and influencing political, social and religious causes. It is a very eye-pleasing way of communicating messages across vast amount of people. It is also very effective, and many times graphic designs make more of an impact on people than the words that follow. Without graphic design, this technological era would be very dull and boring. Humans are very visual creatures, thus we must include visuals to communicate, influence and advance