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Art Deco Posters Adorn London Transport
27 Nov
Summary
- Art Deco style defined modernity in the 1920s-30s.
- London Transport commissioned many Art Deco-influenced posters.
- An exhibition showcases this golden age of poster design.
The distinctive Art Deco style, characterized by its emphasis on modernity through simple, clean, and streamlined shapes with geometric forms, was prevalent across the Western world during the 1920s and 1930s. This artistic movement significantly influenced visual culture, including advertising and public communication.
London Transport, and later London Underground, commissioned a substantial collection of posters throughout this period. Many of these visually striking works showcased or were deeply influenced by the Art Deco aesthetic, effectively turning the transit system into an open-air art gallery for the public to experience.
Now, the London Transport Museum is presenting a captivating exhibition dedicated to this remarkable era of poster design. This showcase offers a glimpse into the artistic vision that promoted public transportation and defined a generation's visual landscape.
