East German Poster Database

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• Weltfestspiele der Jugend und Studenten, Berlin 1973, Hauptstadt der DDR
  This poster depicts a group of children dancing, with the foremost couple in color. The poster advertises the World Festival of Youth and Students, an international gathering held since 1947 primarily among socialist countries.
• Darauf sind wir stolz! - 40 Jahre DDR
  Poster celebrating 40th anniversary of the GDR. It showcases 40 years of East German achievement, emphasizing physical, social, and economic security. Poster is arranged in a 3x3 grid consisting mainly of photographs and superimosed captions. Title reads "This is what we are proud of!"
• Marx macht Macht
  This poster depicts Karl Marx, with segments of a world map composing his hair and beard, with three red stars where his collar would be. The title reads "Marx makes Might."
• Feliks Büttner oder Windmühle in Lichtenhagen Dorf
  Poster shows 26 one-dimensional, black images on light blue-green background with size range patterned similar to a Snellen chart. Each image is repeated once with the exception of the rocket, which features five times, and a single skull. A note on the back offers the title, including the reference to Feliks Büttner, a well-known East German artist. The poster appears to have a pacifist message, evoked by the repeated image of the rocket, although the poster itself contains no text.
• Die Pläne der Partei - Der Wille des Volkes
  This poster shows a meeting of the USSR Communist Party, with Leonid Brezhnev addressing party members. The poster also features the flags of various constituent Soviet nations. The title reads "The Plans of the Party - the Will of the People."
• Sohn Seiner Klasse
  Poster shows the face of an unnamed military member. The poster is printed in black ink on red paper. It is probably a woodblock print. Title reads "Son of his Class".
• Für Internationale Literatur Verlag Volk und Welt
  This poster has a child-like representation of an elephant in front of a house with a man and a woman. It is an advertisement for the publishing house Verlag Volk und Welt.
• Sozialistische Einheitspartei Deutschlands
  Features ten SED insignia of varying sizes, with one large emblem centered at the top and nine smaller ones below it. Printed in red, yellow and blue.
• NATO Stop
  The poster shows a nuclear missile that forms part of "NATO", with the word "STOP" in red over the missile.
• [Various travel pictures from the Soviet Union]
  Eight pictures taken from various attractions and events within the Soviet Unon. Pictures were meant to be cut out and displayed on a Wandzeitungsarbeit (similar to a collage)
• Trade Mark Peace - 1986-International Year of Peace
  The white poster shows a triangle with a nuclear missile snapped in half in the center. Surrounding the triangle are the words "Trade Mark Peace." Artist signed on front, with stamp on back identifying artist and address.
• Gemeinsam für den Frieden - Woche der Waffenbrüderschaft
  Poster promoting the Week of Brotherhood in Arms. Title reads "together for peace" and is superimposed on the image of a ribbon running through a Soviet and DDR badge.
• Wilhelm Pieck
  This poster has red text on a black background and supports Wilhelm Pieck, the first and only president of the GDR. The text concludes saying that Pieck was "a model for us." The text mentions Hanns Eisler, a famous East German composer. It may be that these words come from something Eisler, who died in 1962, wrote or directed honoring Pieck.
• Der Rote Kandidat
  Film poster for "The Red Candidate", a documentary. Features an unnamed man in the year 1932 against a geometric background (black and white).
• Rosa Luxemburg: Stationen im Leben einer faszinierenden Frau
  This poster advertises the West German film Rosa Luxemburg, directed by Margarethe von Trotta. The film depicts the life of German communist leader Rosa Luxemburg.
• 1945-1990 Menschen, ich hatte euch lieb. Seid wachsam!
  Poster advertising film commemorating the 45th anniversary of the DDR's freedom from Hitler and facism. Inclueds a quote from Julius Fučik, Czech military conductor. ("People, I've had love for you. Stay vigilant!")
• Der Kommandant des U-Bootes "Glücklicher Hecht"
  This poster advertises a Soviet film about a submarine commander. The poster depicts the Soviet submarine commander superimposed on a silhouette of a submarine.
• Der Kleine Kommandeur
  Poster advertising a color film based on the childrens' book of the same name ("The Little Commander"). Features a painted line of children with a boy in fore blowing a trumpet and wearing a Soviet military cover.
• Frieden der Welt
  This poster depicts a dove bearing an olive branch. The dove has a fish's tail and human feet. The title is "World Peace."
• Marschall Shukow: Porträt bedeutenden Heerführers
  Film poster advertising a documentary about Marshall Zhukov. Film was part of the 27th International Documentary and Short Film Week in Leipzig. Features a large portrait of Zhukov.
• Bilder aus der deutschen klassengesellschaft
  This poster shows contrasting photographs of German aristocrats and German lower class people, possibly to show the inequality in society during 19th century Germany.
• Ich liebe Dich!
  Poster resembles a chalkboard with text inscribed on surface stating "I love you". Text is followed by globe with an arrow piercing through (parodying a heart struck by cupid). Poster was entered in a "World Peace" competition.
• Mit den Taten der Jugend voran in die Zukunft
  This poster shows East German youths engaging in work programs and political rallies.
• Karl Liebknecht 13.8.1871-15.1.1919
  Black and white portrait of Karl Liebknecht with name and birth/death dates
• Im Bruderbund mit der Partei und dem Lande Lenins - vorwärts zum XXV. Parteitag der KPdSU!
  This poster shows various photographs depicting collaboration between DDR and Soviet government officials.