Let's start with what is a poster and what kind of graphics are we talking about? This is because it will affect the quality of the space being arranged. We will not deal with mass-produced graphics, photos, and certainly not "paintings" printed on canvases. Today we are talking about the poster - a large sheet of paper containing information in graphic form, once hung in the streets of cities and in the shop windows of cultural sites, and today, treated as an iconic exhibit, decorating the interiors of our homes.
Moulin Rouge la Goulue poster by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in a country-style interior.
Poster once - the genesis
The initial form of the poster was the placard, which was purely a type of typesetting. In the 18th century, in parallel with the development of graphic techniques, the first posters were created. They were a type of advertising, but were already more and more fully a graphic design. Information was composed on the entire surface of the paper, and rich colors were used. The graphic part was dominant, and the slogan-treated text, referred to the whole, with an artistic approach to the font.
An important influence on the development of the poster in the 19th century, had Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. French painter, printmaker and illustrator. He was the one who came up with the idea to minimize the information of the placard. He created colorful lithographs that promoted events that took place in cabarets in Montmartre. At first he was disregarded by other artists, but he was very successful with his work, and the fact that he was making money from his art, filled him with great pride.
During the pre-war period, the poster was a kind of individual artistic expression. Its greatest flowering in the world, took place in the 1960s and 1970s.
Polish artists also had a huge impact on the development of the poster. Their popularity, contributed to the organization of the first International Poster Exhibition in Krakow, in 1898. After the war, continuing the good tradition, the Polish School of Posters was established, which was characterized by synthetic graphics, symbolism, a rich content load and a highly artistic setting for each project.
Poster, as an ornament of the living room
Poster today - from the street to the living rooms
Today, any kind of graphics, even unrelated to any message is called a poster. Artists, referring to the past, create a completely new quality. Techniques and styles intermingle. Thus, there is an emerging trend of collecting retro-style posters and making them into iconic design elements for home and office interiors. This is an excellent (and not too expensive) idea to complement a space. Properly displayed poster, can highlight the interior design and make it unique.
The graphics in question will suit modern, modernist, post-industrial, art deco, vintage and sometimes even Scandinavian or boho style interiors. However, the selection must not be random. The poster should actually correspond to the features of the interior style.
Poster as an element of bedroom decor
The right poster...
For the right interior
Modern spaces are associated with original accessories, including those that adorn the walls. Simplified, monochromatic posters will take well, as well as large, artistic multicolored designs. In a Scandinavian interior can certainly hang posters with geometric and typographic representations. Graphics with elements of nature and animals with muted pastel colors, oscillating around gray, white or beige, will also blend in.
In lofts, on the other hand, posters would do well to be graphically simple and cool in expression. Economical in form, kept in black and white, and having original slogans. They can have intentional imperfections and rubbing, which will emphasize the original style. Also interesting will be the dynamic ones, for example, with graphics of city buildings.
There are also more moody interiors, such as art deco, where posters characterized by finesse and lightness should hang.
When deciding on a poster, it is worthwhile for its message to be in line with our interests and beliefs. With this form of art, we can emphasize our feelings and beliefs, and give the interior a unique character.
Exposure of posters on the wall in the hallway
Poster know-how,
That is, where and how?
The framing of the posters should be modest, possibly with a subtle, colorful reference to the artwork. They look good hung in anti-frames, with or without passe-partout. We can also simply lean them against the wall. Graphics can also be presented sauté. If the size is small, we can present the entire collection as a wall gallery.
The most representative in the house is usually the living room, so it will be reasonable to expose a large format graphic here. The hallway, on the other hand, should be decorated with a composition of several smaller posters. They will give a foretaste of the original design of the whole house and make the space more energetic. The choice of bright colors will illuminate the interior and optically enlarge it. Also in the bathroom we can afford a poster design. It will make it an original and cozy place. However, it is not an ideal place for display, because the graphics need to be tightly protected from moisture and frequent temperature changes.
Dorota Szelągowska's office using posters by Ryszard Kai.
Poster shabby chic
Today the most popular posters are those promoting movies and concerts, as well as those promoting regions. We can expose them in many ways and in any room. In interiors they are a kind of showcase of our interests. Properly matched to the style of the interior are its complement, and often the crowning glory of the entire arrangement.
