Editor: Zdzisław Schubert
Published: 2024
ISBN: 978-83-7576-701-8
Binding: Harcover
Format: 240 x 311 mm (9.45 x 12.24 in)
Language: English
Number of pages: 264
Number of Pictures: 425
About the book:
The new art book from Bosz Publishing is a unique and richly illustrated publication commemorating the seventieth anniversary of the birth of the Polish School of Posters. Authored by Zdzisław Schubert, it delves into the world of this remarkable phenomenon, which seamlessly blended the aesthetics of painting with the succinctness of poster design.
Key highlights of the album include:
1. Famous Representatives: The book meticulously introduces the most renowned figures from the Polish poster school, showcasing their outstanding works.
2. Topics and Themes: Beyond individual artists, it explores the intriguing topics that captured the attention of graphic designers during this period.
3. Historical Context: The album provides a chronological framework, helping readers understand the development of this phenomenon over time.
4. Distinctive Features:
* Painterly Texture: The posters exhibit a vivid and expressive texture, akin to brushstrokes on canvas.
* Intense Colors: Bold and vibrant hues dominate, creating visual impact.
* Cheerful Atmosphere: The posters exude positivity and energy.
* Emotional Nuances: The artists’ emotions and perspectives infuse the works.
* Multi-Layered Metaphors: Each poster carries deeper meanings, often hidden beneath the surface.
* Personal Comments: Insights from the creators themselves add a personal touch.
5. Global Recognition: Thanks to these distinctive features, the works of the Polish School of Posters are easily recognizable by graphic art enthusiasts not only in Poland but also worldwide.
About the Polish School of Posters:
The Polish School of Posters, renowned worldwide, is esteemed as a pinnacle in contemporary poster art, drawing parallels to the La Belle Époque French posters of the 1890s. This school of design marries the aesthetic qualities of painting with the concise and metaphorical nature of poster art. Emerging in the early 1950s, it has cultivated distinctive features such as painterly gestures, a strong sense of line, and the use of vibrant colors. These elements, combined with a flair for individual personality, humor, and fantasy, have blurred the lines between designer and artist.
The influence of the Polish Poster School on the global evolution of graphic design in poster art is significant. Its primary contribution lies in its strategic use of suggestion and clever allusions. Drawing from the rich palette of folk art, the posters integrate bold and vivid colors with printed slogans—often rendered by hand—and familiar symbols to forge a succinct and creative metaphor. These posters, as a fusion of text and imagery, generate a unique aesthetic tension.
Beyond their visual appeal, posters from the Polish School also convey the artist’s emotional engagement with the subject. They transcend mere objective representation; they embody the artist’s personal interpretation and commentary on both the subject matter and societal issues.