Propaganda Posters Part 1 U.S.A. | You the Designer. Articles May 16, 2008 If you have ever gone to design school, you probably have taken an art history course that covered the topic of ww1 propaganda posters and wwii propaganda posters. The use of propaganda dates back many years, but at the time of these wars the use of posters as propaganda took off to a point where almost every country involved had commissioned graphic designers with the task of creating a vast array of posters. Propaganda posters were used as a means of justifying involvement in the war to ones countrymen, but also as a means of obtaining new recruits, money and resources to fuel the military campaign.
More Propaganda Posters to Come Below is a sampling of some of the most popular ww1 propaganda posters and wwii propaganda posters from the United States. U.S.A. WW1 propaganda posters were created to convey a variety of messages on topics such as recruitment, bonds and rationing of supplies. U.S.A. Author: Cadence Wu. LOWMAN | Typographicartstuff. Russian Vintage Advertising Posters. "QUANTUM SHOT" #447link Rarely Seen, Elaborate Art from Tzarist & Soviet Russia Never mind the quality of goods themselves, or that you could not find them in stores anyway - some advertising posters from Tzarist and Soviet Russia featured outstanding graphic design, quite prized by collectors today.
Here is a collection of unique and rarely-seen posters, serving as a commentary on troubled era and a deeply surreal consumer culture in pre-revolutionary and communist Russia. Posters before the Revolution - Full of "Art Nouveau" design elements, often a visual treat in itself, these sophisticated posters advertised no less sophisticated products, some of a very fine quality. The select few who could afford to buy, could truly engage in a world-class Victorian luxury. Once communists came to power, the designs (and products themselves) became increasingly atrocious and pretty tasteless. This mighty warrior is looking for beer (source of his strength?)
The smiling lady is holding beer: ... Final Salute Gallery. 47 Soviet Propaganda Posters | Abduzeedo - graphic design | design inspiration | design tutorials. English Russia » Soviet Science Mag Covers.