Napoleonic Art Propaganda: Providing information aimed at influencing the opinions or behaviors of people. The desired result is a change of the attitude toward the subject in the target audience to further a political agenda

Pointing with a slightly open hand Indicates benevolence, kindness, forgiveness Analyze this piece of art for bias or propaganda. In other words, what have you learned about Napoleon that doesn’t corroborate this painting?

Napoleon in the foreground Demonstrating qualities of leadership & courage Colour of the horse? Evaluate this piece of art as propaganda. Where do you think we would have found Napoleon in most of his battles?

Napoleon as a father What “image” of Napoleon is being presented here? Evaluate the importance of this type of image being made alongside more powerful images of war and glory.

“Napoleon Crosses the Alps” Historical fact  to make his ride more steady, Napoleon often crossed difficult terrain on a donkey. Why is he shown riding a white stallion?