Weapons of Mass Dissemination Exhibit

20th-Century Propaganda Featured in New Tang Exhibition When the major wars of the first half of the 20th century moved beyond the battlefield to engage the citizens as well as the military of warring nations, governments commissioned posters and other propaganda to support their war efforts. An array of these... See more 

Tang celebrates fifth anniversary with ambitious plans Since opening in October 2000, the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College has attracted national and regional notice for its striking architecture, bold and often experimental exhibitions, award-winning catalogues and... See more 

The two world wars waged during the first half of the twentieth century were “total wars”—wars in which whole nations, not just professional armies, were engaged in combat. Public support was crucial to ensure victory, so governments and private organizations commissioned posters and other items to evoke the deep... See more