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Bezig met laden... Posters of the First World Wardoor Richard Slocombe
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This is a handsome little book, with attractive reproductions of almost a hundred World War One posters from many different countries. Commentary is minimal: a three page introduction and no text with the pictures except the artist and in some cases the date, the current location, and/or the commissioning agency. These are wonderful examples of graphic art, and this book provides a hendy and well-priced selection. It would have been very much helped, however, by translations of the text. One can see from the English language posters the importance of the interplay between text, picture, and typography. The message of the non-English language posters is weakened by the lack of translation. ( ) geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Daddy, what did you do in the Great War? Don't waste bread! Save two slices every day and defeat the 'U' boat. Some of the most dramatic and compelling efforts to rally the public during World War I came in the form of posters. Posters of the First World War collects more than one hundred posters from America, Britain, France, Germany, and Italy that showcase renewed concern among the warring nations with national character and conduct. Many of the recruitment posters liken the act of joining the military to becoming a man, introducing the now-familiar figures of Tommy in the trenches or the swarthy French poilu. Others are concerned with rationing or fund-raising, urging Americans, for instance, to "Beat back the Hun with Liberty Bonds!" In Germany, where a blockade prohibited the import of food and other necessities, posters suggest resourceful alternatives, encouraging children to collect nettles and fruit seeds for oil. Many of the posters in this collection remain iconic, but others--while no less fascinating--have been largely forgotten. Posters of the First World War provides a rich slice of social history, pairing the posters with an explanation of what they were trying to achieve and their cultural and social significance. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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