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¶ … Posters Designs
Art posters have been particularly important during wartime, as they were responsible for influencing the masses to get actively engaged in joining the war. James Montgomery Flagg's "I Want You for the U.S. Army" (1916) poster is probably one of the most recognized artworks meant to have normal citizens identify with individuals on the front. Similarly, J. Howard Miller's 1942 poster "We Can Do It!" had the purpose of persuading Americans to assist war efforts any way that they could. Whereas Flagg's poster was directly implying that it was mandatory for Americans to join the army, Miller's seems to be addressing a larger public -- one that can contribute to the war through a diverse set of activities.
"I Want You for the U.S. Army" and "We Can Do It" were practically meant to sell the war to simple Americans, considering that they were most likely impressed with...
The colors and the symbols used in creating the first poster are obviously intended to induce a feeling of patriotism in Americans watching it. The person wanting "you" to join the war is not a simple military individual, as it is the iconic Uncle Sam -- a person who supports the country's values and who would not want immorality to dominate the world. The fact that the man in the poster is angry further intensifies the viewer's feelings, as he feels that there is an authoritarian character demanding that he should join army ranks. In contrast, the "We Can Do It!" poster puts across more modern feelings and one can actually associate with an early form of pop art. Similar to Flagg's poster, this one uses little colors, most probably with the purpose of having viewers focus on the actual…
Posters have always carried with them the ability to communicate in a unique way. With the right message, posters can inspire and motivate people to think about things in new ways and perhaps do things they might otherwise never do. Posters can reflect culture, as well as alter it. When combining art with other interests, posters can become powerful tools of communication. It wasn't until the late nineteenth century, with the
Off center from the beautiful woman stands a small, dwarfish creature, the height of a child. His face is deformed, almost like a circus freak, and he gestures rudely with his thumb at the woman. It is uncertain if he is doing this with approval or disapproval. The dwarf's gesture is crude and impolite, given that he is openly pointing at the woman. His necktie also seems to mark
Artist Comparison The rise of a leisure class that demanded regular entertainment during the mid to late 19th century contributed to the need for illustrators and illustrations for those magazines, books, and other materials. This contributed to what is called the "Golden Age of Illustration." Essentially, there was a significant increase in both literacy and the desire for entertainment in print during the 19th century; particularly in American urban centers. This
Graphic Design Comparison Graphic design has the power to shape our world and reflect our history. This is abundantly clear when examining two works of graphic design over a century apart. This paper will examine the similarities and difference between the handbill for the excursion tickets to Baltimore of 1876 and Paula Scher’s poster for the Public Theatre. One major similarity between these two posters that have over 100 years of difference
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