Posters
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in the history of graphic design and visual culture, Posters by Bevis Hillier presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of the poster as an art form, tracing its evolution from the bold lithographic works of the nineteenth century through the vibrant commercial and political imagery of the twentieth. Hillier chronicles how the poster emerged as one of the most democratic and powerful forms of public communication, shaped by artists, advertisers, and propagandists alike across Europe and America. Written with scholarly precision yet an accessible and enthusiastic tone, the text illustrates the deep connections between poster art and broader movements in fine art, including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Constructivism, and Modernism. Hillier argues that the poster deserves serious critical attention as both a cultural artifact and an aesthetic achievement, situating it firmly within the canon of decorative and applied arts. This richly detailed study remains an essential reference for collectors, designers, and anyone captivated by the intersection of commerce, politics, and visual artistry.
Author: Bevis Hillier
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Spring Books
Genre: History of arts
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in the history of graphic design and visual culture, Posters by Bevis Hillier presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of the poster as an art form, tracing its evolution from the bold lithographic works of the nineteenth century through the vibrant commercial and political imagery of the twentieth. Hillier chronicles how the poster emerged as one of the most democratic and powerful forms of public communication, shaped by artists, advertisers, and propagandists alike across Europe and America. Written with scholarly precision yet an accessible and enthusiastic tone, the text illustrates the deep connections between poster art and broader movements in fine art, including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Constructivism, and Modernism. Hillier argues that the poster deserves serious critical attention as both a cultural artifact and an aesthetic achievement, situating it firmly within the canon of decorative and applied arts. This richly detailed study remains an essential reference for collectors, designers, and anyone captivated by the intersection of commerce, politics, and visual artistry.