Author Question: Consider the poster introducing the signage system for the U.S. Department of Transportation, by ... (Read 89 times)

rl · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Consider the poster introducing the signage system for the U.S. Department of Transportation, by Cook and Shanosky. Evaluate this poster as an example of graphic design. How do these signage symbols work to communicate clearly across language barriers? How does the poster itself present these symbols effectively?

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Question 2

Consider Toulouse-Lautrec's La Goulue at the Moulin Rouge. Identify the time period and printing technique used to create this poster. Then discuss the artist's purpose for creating the poster and significant influences on the artist's style.

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SeanoH09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The poster was designed to communicate essential information across language barriers to international travelers, by employing symbols that were universally recognizable images to direct travelers to transportation, communication, lodging, and other key facilities.

Answer to Question 2

La Goulue at the Moulin Rouge was created in the 19th century using a color lithograph process. Toulouse-Lautrec created the poster to advertise a particular cabaret and employed the flattened, simplified forms related to Japanese prints to illustrate the featured performer.