The catalogue "Dresden plakativ! Art, commerce and propaganda in Dresden posters (1865 - 1990)" catalogue offers a comprehensive overview of the development and diversity of poster art in Dresden. It spans more than a century and shows how posters were used as a medium for art, advertising and political propaganda.
The collection highlights the different styles and techniques used over the course of time, as well as the historical and social influences that characterised poster design. It presents works by renowned artists and designers who made posters an important part of urban culture and communication. The catalogue serves not only as documentation, but also as a visual journey through the history of Dresden and reflects the changes in the aesthetics and function of posters.
Edited by Erika Eschebach and Holger Starke, with contributions by Hans-Ulrich Lehmann and Holger Starke, Dresden 2011
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