The Poster in History - Softcover

Gallo, Max; Quintavalle, Carlo Arturo; Flowers, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393322378 ISBN 13: 9780393322378

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2002

Synopsis

Posters are found in public places all over the world. They are usually visually striking, designed to attract the attention of passers-by and entice them to purchase a particular product or service, make them aware of a political viewpoint, or attend a specific event. This remarkable study is an overview of posters throughout history, as well as a representative survey of mass culture from the time of the French Revolution to 2000. Over 450 posters are reproduced here, 250 in full color, selected for both their historical import and their beauty. Author Max Gallo's informative text recapitulates the social and political currents of the day and places each poster in its historical context. The book also includes an essay on the development of poster art by art critic Carlo Arturo Quintavelle.

About this title

Synopsis:

All over the world posters are visually striking, designed to attract the attention of passers-by and entice them to purchase a particular product or service, make them aware of a political viewpoint or attend a specific event. This text presents an overview of posters throughout history, as well as a survey of mass culture from the French Revolution to the 1970s. The posters are selected for their historical importance and beauty, while the text recapitulates the social and political currents of the day, placing each poster in its historical context. Also included is an essay on the development of poster art by Carlo Arturo Quintavelle.

About the Author:

Max Gallo is the author of numerous biographies and essays, including works on Garibaldi, Mussolini, and Napoleon. He lives in France.

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0393322378
• ISBN 13: 9780393322378
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352