"I was brought in, not in the photographic department at all, I was brought in on a thing called Special Skills. I was to do posters, pamphlets, murals, propaganda in general, you know"

In this quote, artist Ben Shahn is describing how he was worked with for a particular function, not for his skills in photography, but for his "Special Skills." These abilities consisted of developing posters, handouts, murals, and propaganda. It is most likely that Shahn was hired for his artistic abilities and his capability to successfully interact a message through visual mediums. This quote also suggests that Shahn was involved in some sort of government or political work, as he mentions producing propaganda. In general, this quote highlights the value of visual interaction and the function of artists in shaping public opinion and promoting particular concepts or agendas.