El Lissitzky, cover of Zapisky poeta, utilized montage and photo-montage for communications messages.
Form follows function could be seen in Gerd Arntz and Otto Neurath’s “Geburten und Sterbefalle in Wein” chart. This functional and decorative design shows the quality of modernism and contributes in our daily life.
Map for the London Underground also plays an important role in modern society, Henry C. Beck uses geographic lines, bright colors. An informational design in style of modernism, begins the first map creation.
Hi Sandra - These would all be interesting. You could compare the way Lissitzky used montage to how other people, like his friend Kurt Schwitters, used montage.
ReplyDeleteOf the three, the Arntz/Neurath idea seems most interesting. If you haven't looked at the Gerd Arntz website, you should.
Let me know what you decide. - Liz