TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sabin,Arthur K.
AU  - Hardie,Martin
TI  - War Posters Issued by Belligerent and Neutral Nations 1914-1919
AV  - NCD501 
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Posters
KW  - War posters
KW  - World War, 1914-1918 -- Posters
N1  - Release date is 2011-04-02; Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "War Posters Issued by Belligerent and Neutral Nations 1914-1919" by Sabin and Hardie is a historical collection written in the early 20th century. This work presents a curated selection of wartime posters from various nations involved in World War I, showcasing their artistic merit and the propaganda messages they conveyed. The book delves into the cultural significance of these posters, which served as calls to action, emotional appeals, and reflections of national morale during the war.  The opening of the book discusses the transformative role of posters during World War I, noting that they were not only utilized for commercial purposes but became powerful tools for national propaganda. It highlights how artists across different countries responded to the war by creating impactful designs that called for recruitment, financial support, and public solidarity. The text illustrates the competition and variance in artistic quality between the posters of belligerent nations, emphasizing the notable differences in German, British, and French designs. Through a blend of historical context and commentary on the artistry of the posters, the authors set the stage for a deeper exploration of this unique visual record of wartime sentiment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35753
ER  -