The Australian Poster Album

The Australian Poster Album

$35.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Brian Carroll
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Macmillan., 1974
Edition: First Edition.

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This compelling volume chronicles the vibrant history of Australian poster art, showcasing its evolution from early advertising to significant cultural statements. It presents a stunning visual journey through decades of design, illustrating how these public artworks reflected and shaped the nation's identity. Carroll meticulously details the artistic styles, influential designers, and societal contexts that gave rise to these captivating visual narratives. The book uncovers the stories behind iconic campaigns and movements, providing a rich understanding of Australia's graphic heritage. It argues for the enduring power and artistic merit of posters as a unique form of communication and cultural expression.

Author: Brian Carroll

Published: 1974, Macmillan.

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Description

Author: Brian Carroll
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Macmillan., 1974
Edition: First Edition.

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This compelling volume chronicles the vibrant history of Australian poster art, showcasing its evolution from early advertising to significant cultural statements. It presents a stunning visual journey through decades of design, illustrating how these public artworks reflected and shaped the nation's identity. Carroll meticulously details the artistic styles, influential designers, and societal contexts that gave rise to these captivating visual narratives. The book uncovers the stories behind iconic campaigns and movements, providing a rich understanding of Australia's graphic heritage. It argues for the enduring power and artistic merit of posters as a unique form of communication and cultural expression.