Ripley's Believe It or Not.
Ripley's Believe It or Not started from humble beginnings, but has developed into an extreme monstrosity . The unique qualities of Ripley's drawings ultimately gave this work of art a green light to expand over the years into the amazing industry that it has become.
http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Entertainment/pages-5/The-Simpsons-apparently-still-on-the-air-Scrape-TV-The-World-on-your-side.html
http://lucianogalasso.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/the_simpsons_photo1.jpg
http://www.art.com/products/p10111859-sa-i842409/the-simpsons.htm
The Simpsons is another example of a cartoon that has grown tremendously throughout the years. The Simpsons have basically taken over the world with relate ability, yet it still has characteristics that define it from your average cartoon.
Modern Hieroglyphs
My adobe reader is working finally!!
The contemporary isotype: a warning against tilting vending machines to dislodge stuck merchandise. From Nicole Recchia, Warning (Mark Batty Publisher)
Modern Hieroglyphs
Ellen Lupton and J. Abbott Miller
1996
This article tells of how the isotype characters became part of our culture as a visual language plus how and why they are so recognizable. This symbols are flat and sort of shadow like appearance that creates a simplistic design which make it easy for us to interpret. These simple images are used to communitcate society, politics, and econom
These isotype character show how the simple man icon can be categorized based on the region in which the man represents.
These are still very simplistic characters yet are very descriptive and very recognizable.
Gerd Arntz, Isotype symbol, 1930
http://www.e-flux.com/shows/view/4818
Typography for Children
Children's Typography
1895
Children's typography is now a trend in modern times but this wasn't always so. The first introduction of typography to children's book was in 1895 by Lewis Carroll in Alice Adventures in Wonderland.Crictor
Tomi Ungerers
1959
Ungerers was one of the artist that decided to go against the normal limitations that librarians had on children's book by ignoring old fashions ways. For the first time a snake was used as the main character in a story book. Typewriter Town
William Jay Smith
1960
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Typewriter Town introduced a type that was unfamiliar to children and used it to create elementary images. Smith was influenced by Carroll's mouse tail from Alice Adventures in Wonderland.Little 1
Paul and Ann Rand
2006
http://adland.tv/content/little-1-ann-and-paul-rand
Paul and Ann Rand also created a typographical children's book in which typewriter type was incorporated into child animations. Understanding Comics
My adobe shuts down everytime I try to open this reading =(
Swastika
Swastika
Adopted by Adolf Hitler in the 1920s
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The swastika is one of the most primitive symbols known to man since the beginning of time. This symbol as been chosen by many cultures but it was not until Adolf Hitler adopted it in the 1920 that the swastika became a sign that is quick to be associated with fear and hatred.
The swastika is one of the most primitive symbols known to man since the beginning of time. This symbol as been chosen by many cultures but it was not until Adolf Hitler adopted it in the 1920 that the swastika became a sign that is quick to be associated with fear and hatred.Example 1:
Pentagram
The Pentagram crossed my mind when I was reading about the swasika because of its relavance to eviil and hatred. The symbol has a negative energy (because it is associated with the devil) similar to the swastika. Example 2:
President Bush Giving "The Finger"
Giving "the finger" is a gesture that is also associated with a negative response. Bush was also considered by many to be a sort of "Hitler" type man in relation to the war that was initiated while he was in office.
Peace Sign
Peace Sign
1930s
Bertrand Russel
The Peace Sign has carried on through history as a steady symbol of harmony. The sign has the ability to "depict the convergence of peoples in an upward movement". Even though it has been through a few changes over time it has still held the same meaning of peace since the 1930s.
Example 1:
"I Love You" Sign
"I Love You" Sign
The "I Love You' hand sign is as sign that is commonly known just like the peace sign. Everyone seems to know about this hand sign even though it is a member of the sign language family for hard of hearing people.
Example 2:
Peace Sign (hand gesture)
1960s-1970s
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The hand gesture of the peace sign has the same underlying meaning of unity and harmony as the peace sign symbol. It is thought that the gesture arrived from the Vietnam war when the troops held up the "v" for victory.
Paper Bombs
Paper Bombs
Paper Bombs or leaflets are the "ordinance of psychological warefare, the purpose of which is to instill paralytic fear that will severely reduce and enemy's fighting capabilities". This is a form of non-art art that delivers staight forward messages.
Example 1:
Bullet Bill
2009
Super Mario Bros Team
The image of a bullet came to mind after reading Paper Bombs because of a refence made in the text that reads, "a leaflet is just as fomidable as a bullet of missle". This statement is quite powerful. The bullet has everything to do with it being a bullet and nothing to do with Mario regarding the text except the fact that I'm in love with Mario.Example 2:
James Rosenquist
1964-65
This painting F-111 immediatly crossed my mind when I read the text. Not because there is a signifigant relationship between the two but simply because I recalled the mushroom cloud within this enormous painintg. The mushroom cloud links back to the original texts regarding the idea of warfare and a time of battle.
Iconoface
The font chosen for this project is Garmond. Since this font was released in the 1920s I decided to use art deco buildings as inspiration for my icons.
Simplicissimus
Simplicissimus Poster
Thomas Theodore Heine
1897
The Red Bulldog is a strong symbolic icon that was displayed on the cover one of the most critical magazines, Simplicissimus. The Bulldog symbolized the common people and their national anger. A broken chain is a reminder that this form of rebellion will not stand still. It symbolizes courage and strength within the country.
Example 1:
The Arnolfini Marriage
Jan van Eyck
1434
This painting created by Jan Van Eyck reminded me of the previous image because of its relationship with symbolism. Symbolism is a heavy quality in both images. For example the dog in this painting represents loyalty and the green of the lady's dress symbolizes hope.
Example 2:
Uncle Sams Recruiting Poster
James Montgomery Flagg
1916
This image relates to the Simplicissimus poster in terms of a political view. Although it may not be conveying the same message they are both conveying an emotion of strength and determination.
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