Paramètres
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
En savoir plus sur le livre
Once known as Paris of the North, the capital of Poland rose like a phoenix from the ashes after its existence was threatened. This summer, Slanted explores the vibrant contemporary design scene in Warsaw, shaped by the Polish school of poster art and influential figures like Henryk Tomaszewski, Tadeusz Trepkowski, and Roman Cieslewicz. In Communist Poland, art and culture thrived surprisingly well; after the Stalin era ended in 1956, a loosening of restrictions allowed for greater freedom in artistic expression. This period saw a remarkable surge in creativity, highlighted by the first International Poster Biennale in 1966 and the establishment of the world’s first poster museum in Wilanow in 1968. However, art also served as a platform for protest, with artists navigating the delicate balance of critiquing the state-run economy. The Polish poster became renowned for its intelligence and wit during this time. Following the collapse of Communism in 1989/90, the influx of Western advertising and uniformity transformed the landscape, marking a significant shift in the artistic direction of Poland.
Achat du livre
Slanted 28, Collectif
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2016
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (souple)
Modes de paiement
Personne n'a encore évalué .
- Titre
- Slanted 28
- Sous-titre
- Warsaw
- Langue
- Français
- Auteurs
- Collectif
- Publié
- 2016
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9791090867222
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Description
- Once known as Paris of the North, the capital of Poland rose like a phoenix from the ashes after its existence was threatened. This summer, Slanted explores the vibrant contemporary design scene in Warsaw, shaped by the Polish school of poster art and influential figures like Henryk Tomaszewski, Tadeusz Trepkowski, and Roman Cieslewicz. In Communist Poland, art and culture thrived surprisingly well; after the Stalin era ended in 1956, a loosening of restrictions allowed for greater freedom in artistic expression. This period saw a remarkable surge in creativity, highlighted by the first International Poster Biennale in 1966 and the establishment of the world’s first poster museum in Wilanow in 1968. However, art also served as a platform for protest, with artists navigating the delicate balance of critiquing the state-run economy. The Polish poster became renowned for its intelligence and wit during this time. Following the collapse of Communism in 1989/90, the influx of Western advertising and uniformity transformed the landscape, marking a significant shift in the artistic direction of Poland.