Summary
The poster is an extraordinary phenomenon; often artistic, sometimes beautiful, rarely prosaic but always eye-catching. That's because it has to convey its message instantly to the passer-by, whether advertising a new film, trumpeting a political mantra, invoking patriotism or promoting sun cream.
Edited by Cees W. de Jong, The Poster (Abrams Pounds 22.50. Pounds 17.99 inc p&p) is a hefty volume tracing the history of the genre from the timeless Toulouse-Lautrec to New York album sleeve designer Stefan Sagmeister. There are 1,000 examples under such headings as art nouveau, Bauhaus, constructivism and expressionism, and within its paperback format you'll find a vast range of styles.See the full content of this document
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Art That Always has a Message
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