Freedom to the Greek People!
Poster
1968 (made)
1968 (made)
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This poster was created in response to the Greek military coup of 1967 that resulted in the deposition of Constantine II and established the rule of the colonels under Papadopoulos. The designer K. Mistakidi (a name which implies Greek origin) uses powerful imagery in order to convey the suffering of the Greek people and condemn the dictatorial regime that suppressed them. The intention is to show the solidarity and support of the Soviet Union - and thus spread communist doctrine.
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Title | Freedom to the Greek People! |
Materials and techniques | colour offset lithograph |
Brief description | Soviet propaganda poster (solidarity with Greece). 1968. |
Physical description | Greek flag with white cross and stripes on a blue background. The blue square and white cross are depicted as prison windows with men and women looking at the viewer in desperation. A black swastika is superimposed over the cross. The slogan's red letters appear as though written in blood. |
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Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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Summary | This poster was created in response to the Greek military coup of 1967 that resulted in the deposition of Constantine II and established the rule of the colonels under Papadopoulos. The designer K. Mistakidi (a name which implies Greek origin) uses powerful imagery in order to convey the suffering of the Greek people and condemn the dictatorial regime that suppressed them. The intention is to show the solidarity and support of the Soviet Union - and thus spread communist doctrine. |
Other number | LS.1416 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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Accession number | E.1752-2004 |
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Record created | July 21, 2005 |
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