The Poster in History (New Concise NAL Edition), by Max Gallo
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The Poster in History (New Concise NAL Edition), by Max Gallo. 1975 softcover. 231 pages, very nice condition.
A profusely illustrated study of posters throughout history, as well as a representative survey of mass culture from the time of the French Revolution to the 1970s. The posters featured here were selected for both their historical import and their beauty. Author Max Gallo's informative text recapitulates the social and political currents of the day and places each poster in its historical context. The book also includes an essay on the development of poster art by art critic Carlo Arturo Quintavelle.