The Poster
Even in the digital age, the printed poster remains one of the most powerful and enduring forms of visual communication. Used to inform, persuade, entertain, and provoke, posters offer a unique window into the social, political, and cultural climates of their time.
Organised into seven thematic chapters, The Poster presents over 300 iconic examples, tracing the evolution of the poster as a medium for advertising, art, and activism. The book explores key developments in design, illustration, typography, and printing, alongside major artistic movements including Art Nouveau, Modernism, Art Deco, Psychedelia, and Punk.
Featuring influential works by A. M. Cassandre, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Alphonse Mucha, Milton Glaser, Paula Scher, Peter Gee, and many others, this volume is both a visual archive and a cultural history.
An essential reference for graphic designers, illustrators, and anyone interested in the intersection of design, politics, and society.
Details
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Editors: Gill Saunders & Margaret Timmers
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Contributors: Catherine Flood, Zorian Clayton
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Publisher: Thames & Hudson
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Year: 2020
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Format: Hardcover
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Pages: 304
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ISBN: 9780500480380