num_pages: 132
description: The 1920s, 1930s, &amp; early 1940s witnessed a remarkable surge of creative activity in Brit. graphic arts &amp; commercial design. Starting with bold geometric posters touting London s new subway system, Brit. designers embraced artistic developments taking place in America, France, &amp; Germany, incorp. the visual lang. of Cubism &amp; Futurism. British artists played a crucial role in the revitalization of their economy &amp; culture. This book includes over 200 reproductions from the 1920s through the 1940s, with examples from publicity for cultural events, consumer products, fashion, industry, &amp; travel, with signs, posters, product, packaging, &amp; magazine covers. Over 100 color illustrations.
language: English
title: British Modern: Graphic Design Between the Wars
titlecomplete: British Modern: Graphic Design Between the Wars
genres: Art
ratings_count: 19
publisher: Chronicle Books