"Propaganda attempts to impose a doctrine on the whole people... Propaganda acts on the general public from the point of view of an idea and makes them mature for the victory of this idea." Hitler's words in Mein Kampf were the first evidence of his support for the use of propaganda as a means of spreading his ideas and rallying support for the Nazis. Propaganda has been used successfully by leaders for centuries to indoctrinate members of society and gain their support. Political propaganda takes many forms, and over time art has proven successful, but does propaganda still have a place in the art world today? One of the first known users of propaganda was Alexander the Great. Alexander was known for never losing a battle, was loved by his people, and maintained a powerful empire. He was notable for his successes, in part through his use of propaganda art, mainly in the form of sculpture, which praised his victory. An example of this is the sarcophagus of Alexander. This sarcophagus, originally made for Abdalonymus, king of Sidon, represents a series of battles of Alexander against the Persians. These images showed Alexander as a victorious and successful warrior and reinforced the idea that he was a great and powerful leader. It was images like these that reminded the people of ancient Greece that Alexander the Great was worthy to lead the nation. Napoleon Bonaparte was another of the many masters of artistic propaganda as he used it to represent himself in various ways depending on his need. While ruling a fickle society in the aftermath of the French Revolution, it was important for Napoleon to have the favor of the people in order to maintain control. Napoleon commissioned artwork to depict himself... middle of paper ... The image differs greatly from the classic propaganda used by Alexander the Great, but it still has a significant impact on the people of the region. day. Propaganda artworks are constructed based on what appeals to the people of the time. Whether sculpture, painting or graphics, propaganda works target a particular audience appealing to their style. Although artistic media has evolved over time, with the emergence of new media and technologies, the idea of ​​applying art to control public opinion and disseminate the ideas and values ​​of its leader has become increasingly popular. is continued. Although marble statues or life-size oil paintings are no longer commissioned by leaders to appeal to their nation, it is evident that propaganda continues to indoctrinate our society through graphic imagery and social media and therefore still occupies a place of choice in the world of art today..