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By developing an understanding of significant events in history, your children are one step closer to understanding the world we live in today, and how it came to be. Each nation or ethnic group is shown by a color band, with dates of important persons and events to the right.
During World War II, posters once again played a key role in boosting morale through propaganda. The photo offset technique was commonly used, leading to the signature ‘dot’ appearance so characteristic of comic strips and newspapers. Alongside illustration, photography became more commonplace, and the Swiss Sachplakat, or Object Poster Style, reigned supreme. Reading downward, one may follow the rise and fall of empires, the emergence of new cultures and the migration of others. Italian artist Mario Merz, in conjunction with other Italian artists such as Giovanni Anselmo and Alighiero Boetti, created anti-elitist works by drawing upon materials from everyday life. His 1968 Giap’s Igloo, one of what would soon become his signature series of igloos, focused on his occupations with the necessities of life: shelter, warmth, and food. Minimalism (1960s–1970s) Well, look no further! This history timeline spans from the Stone Age up to the present day. Making a welcome addition to your history lesson, it can assist you in explaining to your children the different historical civilisations and when they existed, and is a perfect resource to pair with our World History Display Bunting. The ‘baby boom’ of the 1950s and early ’60s spelt out a whole new era of consumerism and advertising. Travel, television, and convenience foods all leaned heavily on poster art, ushering in a new era of mid-century design. Bright colours, streamlined text, and aspirational copy all embody the posters of this era. No artists exemplify this more than Paul Rand and Dan Reisinger – think Mad Men!
Medieval Art (500–1400)
Whether teaching your children about world history, Ancient Sumer or the Roman Empire, we have a variety of topical timelines that can help you.
The Pictures Generation: Artists Cindy Sherman, Louise Lawler, Gary Simmons, and others who were influenced by Conceptual and Pop art experimented with recognizable imagery to explore images shaped our perceptions of the world. These lovely posters can be displayed in your classroom and referred to throughout lessons, allowing children to build a picture of when events happened and their chronology. A simple way to introduce world history to your class.Shaped by the legacy of Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York after WWII. It’s often referred to as the New York School or action painting. These painters and abstract sculptors broke away from what was considered conventional, and instead used spontaneity and improvisation to create abstract works of art. This included colossally-scaled works whose size could no longer be accommodated by an easel. Instead, canvases would be placed directly upon the floor. Posters have been used as a form of advertising for over a century. From the early days of hand-drawn posters to the digital age of poster printing, the use of posters as a medium for promoting products, services, and events has evolved significantly. This blog post explores the history of posters, from their early origins to the present day, highlighting the key developments and innovations that have shaped the poster as we know it today. Postmodernism: In reaction against modernism, artists created works that reflected skepticism, irony, and philosophical critiques. There are lots of ways to teach children about toys in the past and the present. This timeline poster is a great way to decorate your classroom, plus it contains lots of facts about toys throughout history. Seeing the illustrations all together makes it easy for children to compare the toys from different time periods with each other. color show conquest or stron outside influence by an outside nation. When a nation loses it's political or cultural
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