World in Prints
Author: DAVID RYMER
ISBN: 9788854415355
Publisher: White Star
Year first published: 27 Jan 2026
Pages: 240
Format: Hardback
A journey through the golden age of posters, from Belle Époque elegance to avant-garde modernism. Oversized and richly illustrated, World in Prints celebrates the history of the poster—an art form born with the invention of lithography in the late 19th century and transformed into one of the most powerful mediums of mass communication. This stunning volume gathers some of the most iconic posters of all time: - The sensuous works of Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha, with their graceful figures and decorative flourishes. - Bold commercial imagery and promotional posters of the early 20th century. - Avant-garde creations from the 1920s and ’30s, reflecting the turbulence of their time. - Streamlined, graphic styles that redefined advertising after WWI. - Surrealist, airbrushed, and Swiss-style designs that marked a new era of sophistication. Originally intended as ephemeral advertising, these works have transcended their commercial purpose, becoming enduring cultural artifacts admired by art lovers, collectors, and historians alike. Perfect for art lovers, design enthusiasts, collectors, and students of visual culture.
ISBN: 9788854415355
Publisher: White Star
Year first published: 27 Jan 2026
Pages: 240
Format: Hardback
A journey through the golden age of posters, from Belle Époque elegance to avant-garde modernism. Oversized and richly illustrated, World in Prints celebrates the history of the poster—an art form born with the invention of lithography in the late 19th century and transformed into one of the most powerful mediums of mass communication. This stunning volume gathers some of the most iconic posters of all time: - The sensuous works of Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha, with their graceful figures and decorative flourishes. - Bold commercial imagery and promotional posters of the early 20th century. - Avant-garde creations from the 1920s and ’30s, reflecting the turbulence of their time. - Streamlined, graphic styles that redefined advertising after WWI. - Surrealist, airbrushed, and Swiss-style designs that marked a new era of sophistication. Originally intended as ephemeral advertising, these works have transcended their commercial purpose, becoming enduring cultural artifacts admired by art lovers, collectors, and historians alike. Perfect for art lovers, design enthusiasts, collectors, and students of visual culture.
