Prof. Jenna Spevack | COMD3504_D061 | SPRING 2023
Title: Discriminatory Advertisements of the 19th Century
My second research paper looks at one advertisement made during the 19th century where images of slavery and racism is used to advertise a domestic product. I notated how far advertisement has come what what we see today … Read More
The following research paper explores the elements of an old soap ad that is considered extremely racist today. The symbols are identified and the elements are broken down to examine them and identify potential issues in terms of audience perception.
How have advertisers perpetuated societal biases, whether intentionally or unintentionally, through their advertising messages both in the past and the present?
Advertisers have mistakenly or actively reinforced cultural biases through their advertising messaging in a number of ways. One of the most frequent methods is … Read More
Through visual communication, we take you through time addressing social and political issues at the time. As a cultural movement, the Avant-Garde emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, setting new traditions for us. The rejection of traditional artistic conventions is … Read More
Phillipe Apeloig is a designer born Paris and studied at two Art Schools in France. He has won award for this typography and went to teach type to other. His work Shows a range of aesthetic … Read More
Let The Type Speak For Itself
This paper is my analysis of one of the posters by Paula Scher for the Public Theater in New York City. I analyzed the work as well as compared it to Swiss/International Style and Constructivism.
The Final Paper is … Read More
April Greiman is known for being one of the first designers to use computer technology as a design tool. She was the first to experiment with The Swiss Style and inspire and bring a new art movement into the United States with it. Even though … Read More
The Porsche 911 and its Swiss Style influence
This essay is focused on the analysis and comparison between a 1974 Porsche poster and some artistic movements belonging to the Avant-Garde. We’ll explore how they tie together, what sets them apart, and how much design has … Read More
The Apollo 14 poster honors the accomplishment of the Apollo 14 mission, which was the third manned voyage to the moon in 1971, and commemorates its successful conclusion. It includes information on the mission, the mission emblem, and a picture … Read More
Swiss Cheese mixed with American Cheddar
Joseth Modeste
Brief Introduction: My research paper will be about designer Willi Kunz and the swiss/international style of design, originating from the avant-garde movement in graphic design and typography. Kunz uses this style of design to create works for … Read More
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