Peace Power

"Peace Power." Literature and freehand design pair to create artwork with meaning that goes beyond the surface. The juxtaposition of these two words makes a statement that completely alters the meaning most commonly associated with the word "power." At the time this piece of art was created, the peace movement and anti-war effort were in full swing. When we think about the power, we think of strength, and power could be associated with the military "power" of a nation. The United States is one of the great world powers, but the peace movement was not about the power of violence or arms, but the power of peace. The power people can have when they band together towards a common goal that can undeniable benefit everyone. The intended audience was everyone. I am unsure if this is an American piece of art or not, but if it is, the intended audience could be the government, proving to them that the will for peace is great enough to conquer war; or the audience could be the people of the world, and it may be seeking more followers to join the movement. The purpose of art like this, is to draw attention to the movement, even if its negative, any focus on the anti-war movement would help the movement to gain momentum. Also, the fact that the piece is uncharacteristically black and white helps to make the picture stand out more, amidst all of the bright colors and intricate patterns that characterized most of the art and propaganda from this era.