At the intersection of the visual, graphic, and cinematic arts, film posters are a unique and thrilling record of a particular cultural Zeitgeist. This book brings together 250 posters from the pre-Stalin Soviet Union of the 1920s and 1930s to explore the energy and invention of this period, before Soviet Realism became the official art doctrine.Drawn from the private collection of connoisseur Susan Pack, the selection includes the work of 27 different artists. From bold figuration to architectural elements, each artist displays a distinct style and aesthetic, as much as they collectively eschew the glamour of Hollywood for more stark, striking, even challenging images, often marked by unusual angles, dynamic compositions, and startling close-ups.About the seriesBibliotheca Universalis - Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!
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At the vivid intersection of cinematic and graphic design history, this book gathers 250 film posters from 1920s and 1930s Russia to explore a world of innovative, revolutionary aesthetics. Brimming with bold colors, dramatic angles, and eye-catching typography, these startling designs bear witness to the experimental avant-garde of the pre-...
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"For the film buff who has everything." * New York Magazine *"The designs featured in this book have had a lasting influence on graphic design and remain some of the most memorable film posters of all time." * Creative Review *
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ISBN
9783836559485
Publisert
2019-09-02
Utgiver
Vendor
Taschen Gmbh
Vekt
1248 gr
Høyde
195 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
520
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