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Communist Posters

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

Communist Posters

Contributors:

By (Author) Mary Ginsberg

ISBN:

9781780237244

Publisher:

Reaktion Books

Imprint:

Reaktion Books

Publication Date:

10th August 2017

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Tertiary Education

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Far-left political ideologies and movements

Dewey:

741.674

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

272

Dimensions:

Width 214mm, Height 290mm

Description

This is the first truly global survey of the history and variety of communist poster art. The book features 295 illustrations, with 290 in colour, of communist posters from throughout the world.

One of the common features of communist regimes is the use of art for revolutionary means. Posters in particular have served as beacons of propaganda vehicles of coercion, instruction, censure, and debate in every communist nation. They have promoted the authority of state and revolution, but have also been used as an effective means of protest. By their nature, posters are ephemeral, tied to time and place, but many have had far-reaching, long-lasting impact. They are imbued with both artistic integrity and personal conviction Bolshevik posters, for example, are among the most vibrant, passionate graphics in art history.

This is the first truly global survey of the history and variety of communist poster art. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field, and examines a different region of the world: Russia, China, Mongolia, Eastern Europe, North Korea, Vietnam, and Cuba. This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive survey examines the broad range of political and visual cultures of communist posters, and will appeal to a wide audience interested in art, history, and politics.

Reviews

[a] radiant art book about the intersection of art and revolution. Organized by region, the book examines the political and visual cultures of communist or formerly communist countries around the world, showcasing their similarities and differences through comparative analysis of their poster art . . . Colorful, provocative imagery fills almost every page, with many posters given full-page spreads. This is both a visual feast and an illuminating global study. * Publishers Weekly *

The first major survey of communist poster art considers the visual legacy of propaganda graphic design in nations around the world.

* Hyperallergic *
This volume presents and analyzes communist posters from around the world . . . The images are of high quality throughout. The specific posters were chosen to highlight important artistic and political features of this type of communication within the social and political milieu. Particularly compelling is the discussion of posters and dissent in Eastern Europe . . . This volume is an important addition to the work on communication and legitimation in communist countries . . . Recommended. * Choice *
On the centenary of the Bolshevik Revolution, Ginsberg has edited a comprehensive presentation of the often vivid propaganda that, for the eyes of hundreds of millions in a pre-social media age, celebrated and condemned the likes of Castro, Mao, Lenin, Stalin, and the apparatchiks who tried to implement their theories and schemes. . . . Over 330 illustrations demonstrate the range and the scope beyond the U.S.S.R. and the P.R.C., with chapters on Korea, Mongolia, Eastern Europe, Vietnam, and Cuba put in context with scholarly essays that cross-reference recurring themes. * Spectrum Culture *
A global survey of the history and variety of Communist poster art, with each chapter written by an expert in the field.. * The Bookseller *

Author Bio

Mary Ginsberg has had a career in international finance, and latterly has been a curator at the British Museum, London. She is the author of The Art of Influence: Asian Propaganda (2013).

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