I think you've opened up a can of worms now KW - Tiananmen Tank Man is a pretty iconic image. :P
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Defected to the U.S.S.R.: 12 Jun 2006, 02:14 Ideology: Marxism-Leninism Politburo
For propaganda should be something based on this:
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Defected to the U.S.S.R.: 04 Jan 2003, 15:32 Ideology: None Webmaster
I was thinking of a female soldier from WWII for the Red Army forum, to put a human face on things whilst avoiding "macho" imagery.
I like Tails' propaganda image, though I'd prefer something in colour. The above image wouldn't convey obvious meaning when reduced to 50x50 pixels. ![]()
I've provided a colour version and made a Cuban icon as well.
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With the colored one I can't help but hate the angle. Oh and you edited out the hand which kinda makes her look goofy.
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Defected to the U.S.S.R.: 18 Apr 2010, 04:44 Ideology: None Philosophized
She looks more like a 1920's flapper or jazz singer than a propagandist.
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Defected to the U.S.S.R.: 12 Jun 2006, 02:14 Ideology: Marxism-Leninism Politburo
I think the wedge looks good in 50x50px...
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Defected to the U.S.S.R.: 18 Apr 2010, 04:44 Ideology: None Philosophized
I agree with Che. The "Red Wedge" is instantly recognizable by those "in the know", and it seems to convey itself even at 50 pixels, as demonstrated by Che's example.
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Defected to the U.S.S.R.: 12 May 2010, 07:43 Ideology: Other Leftist Politburo Siberian Fox wrote: Lyudmila Pavlichenko, I see. That is a good choice. “Conservatism is the blind and fear-filled worship of dead radicals” - Mark Twain
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