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Posters for the People

Art of the WPA

by Ennis Carter
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This lavishly illustrated volume amasses nearly 500 of the best and most striking posters designed by artists working in the 1930s and early 1940s for the government-sponsored Works Progress Administration, or WPA. Posters for the People presents these works for what they truly are: highly accomplished and powerful examples of American art. All are iconic and eye-catching, some are humorous and educational, and many combine modern art trends with commercial techniques of advertising. More than 100 posters have never been published or catalogued in federal records; they are included here to ensure their place in the history of American art and graphic design.

The story of these posters is a fascinating journey, capturing the complex objectives of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal reform program. Through their distinct imagery and clear and simple messages, the WPA posters provide a snapshot of an important era when the U.S. government employed hundreds of artists to create millions of posters promoting positive social ideals and programs and a uniquely American way of life. The resulting artworks now form a significant historical record. More than a mere conveyor of government information, they stand as timeless images of beauty and artistic accomplishment.

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  • Release date

    May 10, 2017

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781594749988
      • File size: 271109 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781594749988
      • File size: 271114 KB

  • Languages

    • English

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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  • English

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