Analysis:
This is a very powerful photomontage piece, as it takes two nations’ flags and tears up the sole patriotic monument into shredded pieces. This piece is trying to signify the affect war has upon a nation, and that true patriotism is lost when a nation results to war. This iconic message is further emphasised by the attack helicopter, in which its blades are the cause for the destruction of both American and British flags (representing the patriotism of the nations or even the people). Within design composition elements, the piece is strong, as all graphical elements and imagery are centralised within the piece. The use of minimal amounts of black paint, creates a distortion effect and also contributes to the destructive appearance of the flags appearing shredded up by the blade of the attack helicopter. The use of a solid white background within the photomontage, although a minimal choice of colour tone, is effective with the main elements within the piece, also the slight use of paint is emphasised with the white background and applies a textured feel, almost creating a grunge style effect on the overall design. To conclude, it is a effective art piece, as it consists of a moral and political message, in which fits with the context of anti-war. Although extreme within its purpose, this controversial approach is what causes this piece to be affected and also makes the viewer question war time situations, providing a different perspective.
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