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Information on Posters: A poster is any piece of printed paper designed to be attached to a wall or vertical surface. Typically posters include both textual and graphic elements, although a poster may be either wholly graphical or wholly text. Posters are designed to be both eye-catching and convey information. Posters may be used for many purposes. They are a frequent tool of advertisers (particularly of events, musicians and films), propagandists, protestors and other groups trying to communicate a message. Posters are also used for reproductions of artwork, particularly famous works, and are generally low-cost compared to original artwork. Another type of poster is the educational poster, which may be about a particular subject for educational purposes. Many people also collect posters, and some famous posters have themselves become quite valuable. Collectors' posters and vintage posters are usually framed and matted. Posters may be any size. Poster history "In little more than a hundred years," writes poster 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."[2] They have
ranged in styles from Art Nouveau, Symbolism, Cubism, and Art Deco
to the more formal Bauhaus and the often incoherent hippie posters
of the 1960s. Posters, in the form of placards and posted bills, have been used
since earliest times, primarily for advertising and announcements.
Purely textual posters have a long history: they advertised the plays
of Shakespeare and made citizens aware of government proclamations
for centuries. However, the great revolution in posters was the development
of printing techniques that allowed for cheap mass production 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 posters
illustrated in vibrant colors to be printed. 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 Chéret. Chéret 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 needed a source of revenue to support themselves. Chéret developed a new lithographic technique that suited better the needs of advertisers: he added a lot more colour which, in conjunction with innovative typography, rendered the poster much more expressive. Not surprisingly, Chéret is said to have introduced sex in advertising or, at least, to have exploited the feminine image as an advertising ploy. In contrast with those previously painted by Toulouse-Lautrec, Chéret's laughing and provocative feminine figures meant a new conception of art as being of service to advertising. Posters soon transformed the thoroughfares of Paris into the "art
galleries of the street." Their commercial success was such that
some of the artists were in great demand and theatre stars personally
selected their own favorite 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. 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, posters did not evolve to the same artistic level. American posters were primarily directed towards basic commercial needs to deliver a written message. However, the advent of the travelling circus brought colorful posters 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 artistic creativity. Many posters have had great artistic merit and have become extremely
collectible. These include the posters advertising World's Fairs and
Colonial Exhibitions. Other times of great turmoil also produced great posters. The 1960s
saw the rise of pop art and protest movements throughout the West;
both made great use of posters. Perhaps the most acclaimed posters
were those produced by French students during the so-called "événements" of
May 1968. Many printing techniques are used to produce posters. While most posters are mass-produced, posters may also be printed by hand or in limited editions. Most posters are printed on one side and left blank on the back, the better for affixing to a wall or other surface. Pin-up sized posters are usually printed on A3 Standard Silk paper in full colour. Upon purchase, most commercially available posters are often rolled up into a cylindrical tube to allow for damage-free transportation. Rolled-up posters can then be flattened under pressure for several hours to regain their original form. It is possible to use poster creation software to print large posters
on standard home or office printers. During the First and Second World Wars, recruiting posters became
extremely common, and many of them have persisted in the national consciousness,
such as the "Lord Kitchener Wants You" posters from the United
Kingdom, the "Uncle Sam wants you" posters from the United
States, or the "Loose Lips Sink Ships" posters[1] that warned
of foreign spies. Posters during wartime were also used for propaganda
purposes, persuasion, and motivation, such as the famous Rosie the
Riveter posters which exhorted women workers during World War II that "We
can do it!". The Soviet Union also produced a plethora of propaganda
posters[2], some of which became iconic representations of the Great
Patriotic War. During the democratic revolutions of 1989 in Central
and Eastern Europe the poster was very important weapon in the hand
of the opposition. Brave printed and hand-made political posters 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. A recent example of an influential
political poster is Shepard Fairey's Barack Obama "HOPE" poster. Many posters, particularly early posters, were used for advertising
products. Posters 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. The film industry quickly discovered that vibrantly coloured posters
were an easy way to sell their pictures. Today, posters are produced
for most major films, and the collecting of movie posters has become
a major hobby. The most valuable poster in the world, of which there
is only 1 known copy, is the 1931 stone litho Frankenstein 6-sheet.[citation
needed] The resurgence of comic book popularity in the 1960s led to the mass
production of comic book posters in the 1970s and onward. These posters
typically feature popular characters in a variety of action poses.
The fact that comic books are a niche market means that a given poster
usually has a smaller printing run than other genres of poster. Therefore,
older posters may be quite sought after by collectors. Promotional
posters are usually distributed folded, whereas retail posters intended
for home decoration are rolled. In the early days of steam railways in Britain, the various rail companies
advertised their routes and services on simple printed sheets. By the
1850s, with increasing competition and improvements in printing technology,
pictorial designs were being incorporated in their advertising posters.
The use of graphic artists began to influence the design of the pictorial
poster. In 1905, the London and North Western Railway (LNWR) commissioned
Norman Wilkinson to produce artwork for a new landscape poster, advertising
their rail/steam packet link to Ireland. In 1908, for the Great Northern
Railway (GNR), John Hassall produced the famous image of the "Jolly
Fisherman" with the "Skegness is so Bracing" slogan.
The development of this commercial art form throughout the first half
of the 20th century reflected the changes in British society, along
with the changing styles of art, architecture and fashion as well as
changing patterns of holidaymaking. [3] Posters advertising events have become common. Any sort of public
event, from a rally to a play, may be advertised with posters; a few
types of events have become notable for their poster advertisements.Posters
are common because this can be hung around places where people go. Boxing Posters were used in and around the actual venue to advertise
the forthcoming fight, date, ticket prices, and usually consisted of
pictures of each boxer. Boxing Posters vary in size and vibrancy, but
are not usually smaller than 18x22 inches. In the early days few boxing
posters survived the actual event and thus they are indeed very collectible
and scarce. Many concerts, particularly rock concerts, have custom-designed posters
that are used for advertisement of the event. These often become collectors
items as well. Posters are used in academia to promote and explain research work.
They are typically shown during conferences, either as a complement
to a talk or scientific paper, or as a publication. They are of lesser
importance than actual articles, but they can be a good introduction
to a new piece of research before the paper is published. Poster presentations
are often not peer-reviewed, but can instead be submitted, meaning
that as many as can fit will be accepted. Posters are a standard feature of classrooms worldwide. A typical
school in North America will display a variety, including: advertising
tie-ins (eg. an historical movie relevant to a current topic of study);
alphabet and grammar; numeracy and scientific tables; safety and other
instructions; artwork and displays by the students. Poster restoration and conservation. The backing of posters 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 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 a poster? 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 also eliminates the waviness that can occur when the poster 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 (the poster) that will have continuing and timeless interest for future collectors. We strive to make certain that materials and techniques that are applied to the poster 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 a poster. 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 the poster back to virtually its original state. Cheesecake posters, 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 posters 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 posters of television actresses, especially Farrah
Fawcett and Cheryl Tiegs. The goal of creating a Fanposter 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). This refers to decorative posters that are 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. Posters that showcase a person's favorite artist or music group are
popular in teenagers' bedrooms, as well as in college dorm rooms and
apartments. Many posters have pictures of popular rock bands and artists. * Albert Guillaume (1873–1942) Contemporary poster artists * André François |
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