Lesson 8: Art and Social Psychology: How does Art have the Power to Influence Behavior?

In this lesson, we will define social psychology and culture. We will also learn about techniques of persuasion and propaganda and discuss why art is so persuasive.

 

Outline of Questions and Concepts 

What is Social Psychology?

We will define social psychology and discuss why it is important to the psychology fo art and creativity 

What is Culture?

We will define culture and discuss why it is important to the psychology fo art and creativity 

What are the Elements of Social Influence and Persuasion?

We will learn about elements of persuasion, specifically the Elaboration Likelihood Model and discuss why it is important to the psychology of art and creativity 

What is the Difference between Art and Propaganda? Is all Art Propaganda? 

We will discuss a specific form of persuasion: propaganda and its relationship to art and images