This evocative 1978 poster was produced by the Unified Information Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), during a period when political posters played a crucial role in communication, identity-building, and mobilization. The Arabic text translates to: “The blood of the martyrs is the price of the liberation of Palestine.” Rather than using photographic imagery or explicit scenes of conflict, the design relies on symbolism: a large stylized flower, outlined in black with a green stem, stands as a metaphor for growth, rebirth, and resilience. A single red drop of blood falls from the stem, visually linking sacrifice with the hope of renewal.
The simple yet powerful composition reflects the visual language common to Palestinian political art of the 1970s. Many posters of this era used clear iconography, limited colors, and strong contrasts to communicate emotionally and immediately, even across linguistic barriers. The colors themselves are meaningful: green and red evoke both life and struggle, while the stark white petals and neutral background focus attention on the symbolic message rather than dramatic imagery. The result is a poster that balances mourning with determination, grief with a call to perseverance.
Beyond its striking aesthetics, the poster stands today as a historical document of a charged political period. It captures how graphic art functioned not merely as propaganda, but as cultural expression, memorial tribute, and a tool for collective identity. This work is representative of a broader movement in Middle Eastern political poster art, where visual symbolism became language—expressing loss, resistance, and aspiration in a single, potent image.
Original Poster
War - Palestine - Politics
PLO Unified Information
Good condition, slight creases, small tears
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