Political Iconography: Poster, Icon, Badge. An Introductory Note
Vladimir P. Goss
This paper serving as a key-note address has its aim to propose some types of images crucial for conveying special political messages in medieval, primarily public, art. They are according the author poster, condensed public image specific message; an icon, extrapolation central image, most often leader from poster; and badge, highly abbreviated sign summing up essence movement or idea. The conclusion is that every art at least somewhat “political” since piece communication it aims imposing one’s world view ideology.
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