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Wir leben in einem Zeitalter, in dem das Visuelle über andere Kommunikationsformen dominiert. Daher ist es kaum überraschend, dass auch in der Geschichtsforschung die visuellen Quellen wie Fotografien derzeit Hochkonjunktur haben. Der Blick der militärgeschichtlichen Forschung wiederum ist heute auf die Perspektive und Erfahrung von Einzelpersonen fokussiert. Es ist daher kaum verwunderlich, dass die persönlichen Fotografien und Fotoalben der Kriegsteilnehmer mittlerweile häufiger als Quelle für Forschungen sowie als Material für verschiedene Ausstellungen herangezogen werden.
At the beginning of the 20th century population growth, urbanisation and housing shortage were challenges throughout Europe. Consequently, epidemics and even pandemics were common. However, during the same era, significant advances in medicine occurred, leading in more effective vaccines, antibiotics, and chemicals against vermin. Moreover, healthy lifestyle was promoted via campaigns, including educational posters. Simultaneously, the concept of the new, modern citizen evolved. In our research project, we analyse and compare Finnish, German and Soviet posters educating citizens in improving their everyday habits, living environments and, in the end, their health. Our aim is to find out, what were the methods and means of the visual health education of the 20th century, and what kind of ideals were pictured in health promotion posters.