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The Power of the Poster - Hardcover

 
9781851772407: The Power of the Poster
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1851772405 ISBN 13: 9781851772407
Publisher: V & A Publications, 1998

Synopsis

Published to coincide with a major exhibition in April 1998 at the Victoria and Albert Museum, this is an account of the evolution of the poster, from its early beginnings in the 1870s to the increasingly radical approach of the late-20th century. The book is divided into three parts: "Issues and Ideas" examines the political poster; "Products and Services" takes a look at the poster in the context of advertising and consumerism; while "Arts, Events, Performances" covers posters used to promote artistic activities, and looks at the poster as a work of art in its own right. Contributors from all three fields provide insights into how posters have been used as a communications tool in the 20th century, while the illustrations offer some of the best examples of poster art.

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"A terrific book." TOM PAULIN, THE LATE SHOW

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Publisher
V & A Publications
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1851772405
ISBN 13 
9781851772407
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
240
Editor
Timmers Margaret