1940's and 1950's
Around the time of the second world war graphic design was at it's peak due to posters and banners used for political reasons such as elections.
'By the time war was declared in 1939, graphic design had come to play and
essential part in political life, particularly at election times. Walls were papered with
posters, leaflets strewn in the streets and banners and placards flourished at
meetings and demonstrations.' [1]
Throughout this time period political figures such as Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin became recognised by their own unique symbols. These also appeared of newspapers, in magazines and on posters and stamps. They soon became icons of the 20th century.
'In Europe, opponents were vilified in venomous illustrations; heroic images of party
members, identified by their symbols, banners and uniforms and recognized by
their salutes.'
[1] Richard Hollis.Graphic Design: A Concise History. p.104
[2] Richard Hollis.Graphic Design: A Concise History. p.104
[3]-[11] Dover. Posters of World Wars I and II.
Paul Nash was an artist who was employed as a war artist during World War II. As well as a war artist Paul Nash was a painter, writer and a book illustrator. His medium captured the essence of war very well.
Around the time of the second world war graphic design was at it's peak due to posters and banners used for political reasons such as elections.
'By the time war was declared in 1939, graphic design had come to play and
essential part in political life, particularly at election times. Walls were papered with
posters, leaflets strewn in the streets and banners and placards flourished at
meetings and demonstrations.' [1]
Throughout this time period political figures such as Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin became recognised by their own unique symbols. These also appeared of newspapers, in magazines and on posters and stamps. They soon became icons of the 20th century.
'In Europe, opponents were vilified in venomous illustrations; heroic images of party
members, identified by their symbols, banners and uniforms and recognized by
their salutes.'
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[1] Richard Hollis.Graphic Design: A Concise History. p.104
[2] Richard Hollis.Graphic Design: A Concise History. p.104
[3]-[11] Dover. Posters of World Wars I and II.
Paul Nash was an artist who was employed as a war artist during World War II. As well as a war artist Paul Nash was a painter, writer and a book illustrator. His medium captured the essence of war very well.
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