I would like to discuss for this project is the Irish Republican Army posters of the 1970s through the 1990s. They are significant in design history because they are political posters that represent a time when there was great unrest in the country of Ireland, and that can be reflected in our present day, as many other countries across the globe are in that same predicament. These images show how a group of people with few resources was able to get their message across using design to their advantage. Although some of these images may advocate for violence, they also advocate for the rights of other disenfranchised groups, such as women. These photos are an example of when a group of people intends to get a point across that resonates with an audience, using simple phrases and slogans so that it has as much impact as possible. This can be seen by the choice of using bold fonts and colors.
This is a Republican poster in support of the IRA. The quote underneath is from an IRA member, Bobby Sands, who died on a hunger strike while being held prisoner in 1981. This poster contains a bold white font that contrasts with the deep red background. The photo of the man holding the rifle seems to cut through the text. The text on top displays the word resistance, which is the main theme of this poster.
