Needs more stereotyping. posted by kuujjuarapik at 7:32 AM on October 12, 2007
I like the somewhat more abstract ones best. Thanks, this is a neat little find. posted by mediareport at 7:37 AM on October 12, 2007
Needs more stereotyping
Whatever. These are excellent. They certainly vividly depict a perspective on the times in which they were created. Thanks for posting this. posted by Tommy Gnosis at 7:47 AM on October 12, 2007
Needs more Comic Sans. posted by public at 8:51 AM on October 12, 2007
(Also, good post!) posted by public at 8:52 AM on October 12, 2007
I think that's the same Fascist octopus that had sung its swan song in Orwell's Politics and the English Language. I believe that after retiring from progressive propaganda it later pursued a career in some rather less edifying Japanese illustrated publications. posted by Abiezer at 2:10 PM on October 12, 2007
Oh yeah! I actually knew about The Octopus and that symbology. Thanks for the links. posted by tepidmonkey at 4:14 PM on October 12, 2007
Really neat. I'd get this to use along with my copy of "Capital" when I get around to reading it.
Too bad the cheapest copy I've found is $100.
Thanks for posting this though. posted by champthom at 6:11 PM on October 12, 2007
Someone please tell me how to characterize this style of artwork. I have always loved that strong angular depiction of the working man evident in socialist/communist propaganda. If I wanted to find more artwork like this what would I search for? Any particular artists to look out for? posted by jlowen at 6:45 PM on October 12, 2007
jlowen ... I am not certain, but the term you are looking for, for this artwork style, (or at least one term for it) may be "constructivism." Also, this site showcases some artists and describes periods of Soviet poster art that may also be of interest. posted by NetizenKen at 8:00 PM on October 12, 2007
Absolutely stunning - great post, thanks posted by alexanderj at 1:23 AM on October 13, 2007
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