Holocaust Imagery - Hitler at a Nazi Rally



This is an image of a political rally in 1934, a staple of the Nazi regime. In your own blog post answer the questions below and include the image.w 
  • How are vectors used in this image? What effect does it have?



  • The vector lines in the image lead towards Hitler, who is the centre of attention, exerting power and a sense of superiority


  • Describe the composition of the image and what is tells us about the Nazis and Hitler.



  • Hitler is in the centre middle ground - the middle of the picture.  On either side of him are extensive lines of soldiers, perfectly symmetrical.  It shows their desire for order, and to have everything under their control. 


  • How is symmetry used? What effect does it have?



  • Symmetry is used with the German soldiers on either sides of Hitler.  It shows order and that they have rank.


  • What effect does this picture being in black and white have?



  • Being in black and white it excels their desire for order.


  • Discuss the use of line in this image. What effect does it have?



  • Frames - carpet, frames Hitler, straight lines in foreground, fuzzy in background, shows order - idea of perfect race