This collection of over 140 curated posters by the revolutionary graphic artist Seymour Chwast provides context and insight into not only his five-decade career, but the poster genre itself. Since founding Push Pin Studios alongside Milton Glaser and Edward Sorel in the 1950s, Chwast’s posters have been widely celebrated for their combination of subversive style and strong political satire. His caustic humor, graphic hand, and visual commentary cleverly synthesize in a way that is both wry and immediately understandable. Posters are arranged by type—Causes, Commerce, Information, Exhibits, and Lectures—rather than chronology, which, along with the large format, invites readers to engage thematically with the designs. Commentary on each poster makes this a valuable resource for students, educators, historians, and all who appreciate the unique ability of posters to subvert notions of popular culture, politics, and design at once. Essays by Shepard Fairey and Steven Heller contextualize Chwast's impact on 20th-century design.
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This collection of 140 curated posters by the revolutionary graphic artist Seymour Chwast provides context and insight into his five-decade career!
Curated examples highlight Chwast’s techniques for different types of posters, including social causes, advertising, and informationalInforms and inspires graphic designers, students, collectors, educators, historians, and all interested in poster artShepard Fairey and Steven Heller introduce and contextualize Chwast's career and impact
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ISBN
9780764361227
Publisert
2021-03-28
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Vendor
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Vekt
1225 gr
Høyde
305 mm
Bredde
229 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
144

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Seymour Chwast is an American graphic designer and founding partner of the celebrated Push Pin Studios, whose revolutionary work altered the course of graphic communication and design. He maintains an active presence in the graphic arts and illustrators community.