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Poster ArtPoster art includes any piece of printed paper designed to be attached to a wall or vertical surface. Typically poster art includes both textual and graphic elements, although an item of poster art may be either wholly graphical or wholly textual. Poster art is designed to be both eye-catching and convey information. Art posters may be used for many purposes, and they are a frequent tool of advertisers (particularly of events, musicians and films), propagandists, protestors and other groups trying to communicate a message. Poster art is also used for reproductions of artwork, particularly famous works. Another type of poster are educational posters, which may be about a particular subject for educational purposes. Related to these are academic or conference are generally low-cost compared to original poster art work. Many people also collect Poster art , and some famous items of poster art have themselves become quite valuable, collectors and vintage posters are usually framed and matted. Poster art items may be any size.
Poster Art HistoryIntroductionAccording to poster art historian Max Gallo, "for over two hundred years, poster art has been displayed in public places all over the world. Visually striking, they have been designed to attract the attention of passers-by, making us aware of a political viewpoint, enticing us to attend specific events, or encouraging us to purchase a particular product or service." The modern poster art , as we know it, however, dates back to 1870 when the printing industry perfected color lithography and made mass production of poster art possible. "In little more than a hundred years," writes poster art expert John Barnicoat, "it has come to be recognized as a vital art form, attracting artists at every level, from painters like Toulouse-Lautrec and Mucha to theatrical and commercial designers." They have ranged in styles from Art Nouveau, Symbolism, Cubism, and Art Deco to the more formal Bauhaus and the often incoherent hippie poster art of the 1960s. Mass production of Poster Art Poster art , in the form of placards and posted bills, have been used since earliest times, primarily for advertising and announcements. Purely textual poster art has a long history: they advertised the plays of Shakespeare and made citizens aware of government proclamations for centuries. However, the great revolution in poster art was the development of printing techniques that allowed for cheap mass production of poster art and printing, including notably the technique lithography which was invented in 1796 by the German Alois Senefelder. The invention of lithography was soon followed by chromolithography, which allowed for mass editions of poster art illustrated in vibrant colors to be printed. Developing Poster Art form By the 1890s, the technique had spread throughout Europe. A number of noted artists created poster art in this period, foremost amongst them Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Jules Cheret. Cheret is considered to be the "father" of advertisement placards. He was a pencil artist and a scene decorator, who founded a small lithography office in Paris in 1866. He used striking characters, contrast and bright colors, and created over 1000 advertisements, primarily for exhibitions, theatres, and products. The industry soon attracted the service of many aspiring painters who used poster art as a source of revenue to support themselves. Poster art soon transformed the thoroughfares of Paris into the "art galleries of the street." Their commercial success was such that some of the poster art artists were in great demand and theatre stars personally selected their own favorite poster art artist to do the poster for an upcoming performance. The popularity of poster art was such that in 1884 a major exhibition was held in Paris. Commercial Uses of Poster Art By the 1890s, poster art had widespread usage in other parts of Europe, advertising everything from bicycles to bullfights. By the end of the 19th century, during an era known as the Belle Époque, the standing of the poster as a serious artform was raised even further. Between 1895 and 1900, Jules Chéret created the Maîtres de l'Affiche (Masters of the Poster) series that became not only a commercial success, but is now seen as an important historical publication. Alphonse Mucha and Eugène Grasset were also influential poster designers of this generation, known for their Art Nouveau style and stylized figures, particularly of women. Advertisement posters became a special type of graphic art in the modern age. Poster artists such as Théophile Steinlen, Albert Guillaume, Leonetto Cappiello and others became important figures of their day, their art form transferred to magazines for advertising as well as for social and political commentary. In the United States, poster art did not evolve to the same artistic level. American posters were primarily directed towards basic commercial poster art needs to deliver a written message. However, the advent of the travelling circus brought poster art to tell citizens that a carnival was coming to town. But these too were very commercially utilitarian, of average quality, and few saw any real poster art artistic creativity. Much poster art has had great artistic merit and has become extremely collectible. These include the poster art advertising World's Fairs and Colonial Exhibitions. Political uses of Poster Art Times of great turmoil also produced great poster art . The 1960s saw the rise of pop art and protest movements throughout the West; both made great use of poster art . Perhaps the most acclaimed poster art were those produced by French students during the so-called "evenements" of May 1968.
Poster Art printingMany poster art printing techniques are used to produce posters. While most poster art is mass-produced, poster art may also be printed by hand or in limited editions. Much poster art is printed on one side and left blank on the back, the better for affixing to a wall or other surface. Pin-up sized poster art is usually printed on A3 Standard Silk paper in full colour.It is possible to use poster art creation software to print large items of poster art on standard home or office printers.
Types of Poster ArtPropaganda and Political Poster ArtDuring the First and Second World Wars, recruiting poster art became extremely common, and much of it has persisted in the national consciousness, such as the "Lord Kitchener Wants You" poster art from the United Kingdom, the "Uncle Sam wants you" poster art from the United States, or the "Loose Lips Sink Ships" poster art that warned of foreign spies. Poster art during wartime was also used for propaganda purposes, persuasion, and motivation, such as the famous Rosie the Riveter poster art which exhorted women workers during World War II that "We can do it!". The Soviet Union also produced a plethora of propaganda poster art , some of which became iconic representations of the Great Patriotic War. During the democratic revolutions of 1989 in Central and Eastern Europe poster art was very important weapon in the hands of the opposition. Bravely printed and hand-made political poster art appeared on the Berlin Wall, on the statue of St. Wenseslas in Prague and around the unmarked grave of Imre Nagy in Budapest and the role of them was indispensable for the democratic change. Advertising Poster Art Many posters, particularly early poster art , were used for advertising products. Poster art continue to be used for this purpose, with posters advertising films, music (both concerts and recorded albums), comic books, and travel destinations being particularly notable examples. Film Poster Art The film industry quickly discovered that vibrantly coloured poster art was an easy way to sell their pictures. Today, poster art is produced for most major films, and the collecting of movie poster art has become a major hobby. The most valuable piece of poster art in the world, of which there is only 1 known copy, is assumed to be the 1931 stone litho Frankenstein 6-sheet. Comic Book Poster Art The resurgence of comic book popularity in the 1960s led to the mass production of comic book poster art in the 1970s and onward. This poster art typically feature popular characters in a variety of action poses. The fact that comic books are a niche market means that a given piece of poster art usually has a smaller printing run than other genres of poster art . Therefore, older poster art may be quite sought after by collectors. Promotional poster art is usually distributed folded, whereas retail poster art intended for home decoration is rolled. Event Poster Art Poster art advertising events have become common. Any sort of public event, from a rally to a play, may be advertised with poster art ; a few types of events have become notable for their poster art advertisements. Boxing Poster Art Boxing poster art was used in and around the actual venue to advertise the forthcoming fight, date, ticket prices, and usually consisted of pictures of each boxer. Boxing poster art varies in size and vibrancy, but are not usually smaller than 18x22 inches. In the early days few pieces of boxing poster art survived the actual event and thus are indeed very collectible and scarce items. Concert Poster Art Many concerts, particularly rock concerts, have custom-designed poster art that is used for advertisement of the event. These often become poster art collectors items as well. Classroom Poster Art Most classrooms in North American schools have poster art on the walls. There are several types of these posters:
The latter two types are sometimes prepared by students as part of an assignment, but much poster art is usually store-bought. Other Poster Art Vintage Poster Art Restoration / Conservation The backing of poster art with fabric dates back to 19th century France, where posters were occasionally glued to linen for reinforcement. This provided some protection, but with the passage of time the paper continued to become brittle and was frequently torn by stress. Modern poster art backing techniques have eliminated this problem by using an acid free paper between the poster and the fabric. The adhesive used is wheat paste treated to inhibit mold growth. Why fabric-back poster art ? The principal reason is to provide support for the paper. It also enables the conservator to flatten the folds and to more easily make repairs. Fabric backing of poster art also eliminates the waviness that can occur when poster art is framed. Reversibility is a concept that is important in all conservation work, because today's curators and collectors are only temporary custodians of a cultural object ( poster art ) that will have continuing and timeless interest for future collectors. We strive to make certain that materials and techniques that are applied to poster art are not harmful over time and are reversible to bring it back to the state in which we found it. Restoration can dramatically improve the appearance of poster art . Damage caused by clear adhesive tape, residual stains, water marks and dirt can be easily repaired; combining this with the replacement of lost paper can bring poster art back to virtually its original state. Cheesecake Poster Art Cheesecake poster art , or "pinups," are pictures of attractive women designed to be displayed, first coming to popularity in the 1920s. The popularity of sexy Pin-up girl poster art has been erratic in recent decades. Pin-ups such as Betty Grable and Jane Russell were highly popular with soldiers during World War II but much less so during the Vietnam War. The late 1970s and into the beginning of the 1980s were boom years for large poster art items of television actresses, especially Farrah Fawcett and Cheryl Tiegs. Fan Poster Art The goal of creating Fan poster art is to show all or a large portion of devoted fans on one poster which will be presented and can be seen in a place where many other fans or members have access (hallway of a club house, fanzine, fan webpage, public place). Affirmation Poster Art This refers to decorative poster art that is meant to be motivational and inspirational. One popular series has a black background, a scene from nature, and a word such as "Leadership" or "Opportunity." Another version (usually framed and matted) uses a two-image hologram which changes as the viewer walks past. Band / Music Poster Art Poster Art that showcase a person's favorite artist or music group are popular in teenager's bedrooms, as well as in college dorm rooms and apartments. Much poster art has pictures of popular rock bands and artists.
Notable Poster Art Artists
Contemporary Poster Art Artists
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