Pop Art is a significant artistic movement that originates from 1950s Britain and the early 1960s United States. It was suggestively named “pop” art because it encapsulates popular contemporary imagery, usually removed from its initial context and combined with unrelated elements. It’s considered to perfectly represent the paradox of mass culture because it simultaneously … [Read more...] about Art History: Pop Art Motifs That Still Influence Modern Design
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Art History: Frida Kahlo and Her Influence on Graphic Design
Frida Kahlo was one of the most influential painters of the 20th century. She was born in 1907 and died in 1954. She lived and died in Mexico City and is one of the emblematic artists of Mexican national and indigenous tradition as well as one of the most important feminist artists of the 20th century. Her work is usually characterized as a part of what is now known as Naïve … [Read more...] about Art History: Frida Kahlo and Her Influence on Graphic Design
Taking Calligraphy to a New Level: Hand Lettered Logos
Good logos are what makes a brand instantly recognizable. They are an integral part of the advertising process, as they become the company's “avatar”, so to speak, and well-known logos become seals of approval for products. Today we would like to discuss calligraphy in logos, and what better way to do it than by showing you a few awesome hand lettered logos, from a few really … [Read more...] about Taking Calligraphy to a New Level: Hand Lettered Logos
Fashion Meets Graphic Design: The Superb Works of Eka Gotsiridze
Eka Gotsiridze is an artist of Georgian descent, now based in Cyprus. She graduated the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts with a degree in Fashion design. While still a student, she garnered a reputation for herself by designing costumes for award-winning ballet films, followed by the creation of a TV documentary about Fashion of 20th Century. Since then, Eka designs costumes, … [Read more...] about Fashion Meets Graphic Design: The Superb Works of Eka Gotsiridze
The Influence of Art History on Modern Design – Pop Art
Today's post is about one of the most "popular" art movements of the Modern Era: Pop Art. This movement arose from a rebellion against Abstract Expressionists, that was considered by the Pop Art artists as pretentious and over-intense. Gold Marilyn Monroe (1962) - Andy Warhol Pop Art is thought to be an art style that returned to the material realities of everyday … [Read more...] about The Influence of Art History on Modern Design – Pop Art
