Art of War: Axis and Allied Posters from World War I and World War II
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World War I & II Axis and Allied posters from the collection of Peter Morris, of Leighton, are on display at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia, from Sunday, Sept. 23, through Friday, Nov. 16.
Morris’ love of history and interest in the role of print propaganda inspired his collection. He’s particularly fascinated with nationally known artists during World War I and major magazine illustrators during World War II who designed posters for bond drives and material conservation.
“It’s remarkable to see how persuasive these well-drawn illustrations were and how they swayed the hearts and minds of the general population,” Morris said. “The millions raised by bond drives and Europe’s submission to the influence of Germany’s twisted cross show how important printed propaganda was.”
As part of the exhibit, on Sunday, Nov. 11, Marty Olliff, an associate professor of history at Troy University, will speak on “The Art of War: Posters, Photographs and Postcards of World War I.” Olliff’s presentation is through the Alabama Humanities Foundation’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau program.
Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-3 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $5 adults, $3 students, museum members free, Sundays free and group rates available.