The propaganda posters of the Spanish Civil War
Nationalist posters:
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Artist: Juan Cabanas
Date: 1937
Party: Spanish Nationalist Party
This Nationalist or fascist poster was made to encourage the Franco followers to keep fighting for food and freedom. The symbol in the background is of that which was adapted by the Fascists and Falange movement. In the foreground there is a picture of a hand clutching a rifle to encourage continued struggle. The message reads "Por las Armas, La Patria, La Pan y Justacia," translated as "to arms for patriotism, bread and justice"
Artist: Unknown
Date: Unknown
Party: Spanish Nationalist Party
This poster was made at the end of the Spanish civil war to encourage peace among the citizens of Spain who had fought for so long. It encourages the return to peace and co operation in order to create a peaceful and progressive country.
Artist: Josep Renau Montoro
Date: October 1936
Party: Spanish Republican Party
City: Valencia
This poster encourages countrymen to fight for the communist army. They are asked to defend the party that gave them their land. Incorporated into the poster is part of the law that hands over the land previously owned by landlords to the peasants? The artist Josep Renau was an active member of the communist party and signed the poster himself.
Artist: Parilla
Date: October 1936 Party: Spanish Republican Party
This poster is about the uniting of the people of Spain against fascism. The picture depicts two men stamping on and breaking the Nazi symbol. Behind them is the red of Russia with the hammer and sickle in the centre. This is meant to show that Spain is supported by Russia in its fight against fascism.