Social and Cultural Flashcards
He joined the French Army. Afterwards he found work designing sets for ballet and theatre
What happened to Cassandre when world war 2 began?
His posters celebrate new modes of luxury transport
What is the purpose of Cassandres posters?
He used stencils and airbrush
He drew upon Cubism and Futurism
What did Cassandre use to make his posters? (Materials)
He was a student of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris
Where did Cassandre study art?
His style is typically Art Deco and his posters have become images of that period (mid 1920s to mid 30s)
What is Cassandres style?
Cassandre co-founded the advertising agency Alliance Graphique. His agency created many of the classic designs of the 20th century
What organisation did Cassandre create in 1926?
His posters for the Dubonnet wine company were the first specifically designed to be read from fast-moving vehicles. Introduced idea of serial poster
What was the significance of Cassandres poster ‘Dubo Dubon Dubonnet’ ? (1932)
He also designed magazine covers, advertisements and logos
What else did Cassandre design apart from posters?
A Scottish Contemporary/ modern Graphic Designer
Who is Joanna basford?
Social media was a powerful tool. Twitter was particularly useful and it had TwitterPicture which allowed her to self promote her work. The internet introduced her work to thousands of new clients
What was the biggest tool in her road to become famous for her work?
(Joanna Basford)
She exhibited her work at New Designers in London. She set up a hand printed wallpaper buissness. She designed very expensive wallpaper patterns
What did Joanna Basford do after graduating ?
The market for luxury interiors failed. She was forced to change her business and became a graphic illustrator as drawing was her passion
What happened to Joanna Basford during the recession?
Her inspirations are everything natural. She loves botanical references, gardens, bumble bees, thorns and blossoms.
What are Joanna Basfords inspirations?
Her drawings are very intricate and complex. They are in black and white. She uses bold lines and marks to produce a strong graphic effect
What style are Joanna Basfords drawings?
Born in Ukraine 1901
Family was forced to migrate to France (Paris) due to hostile political climate
What happened when
A M.Cassandre born?
