Background
Muller-Brockmann, Josef was born on May 9, 1914 in Rapperswil, St. Gall, Switzerland. Son of Christian and Ida (Schmucki) Muller-Brockmann.
(History of the Poster is a landmark account of one of the...)
History of the Poster is a landmark account of one of the most prolific visual traditions of our culture. Originally published in 1971, this seminal study is clearly written and richly illustrated. Now reprinted by Phaidon, History of the Poster is an essential read for anyone intrigued by this most modern medium. The book presents a richly extensive collection of posters, ranging from the late nineteenth century to the early 1970s, when the book was published for the first time. Conceived, written and designed by one of the best and most influential poster designers of the twentieth century, the book defines the nature of a poster and indicates the laws of designing it. The authors define and describe four fundamental conceptions of the poster, analysing the function-type of each and presenting an array of methods used to capture the attention of the viewer. The authors employ sure aesthetic judgement in their selection of images as the reader is guided through the formation and evolution of style, emphasis and connotation in poster design. This reprint has not tampered in the least with the original edition's design or layout - staying true to Muller-Brockmann's original and immortal concept.
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In this book, Josef Muller-Brockmann intends to show the nature and meaning of the design elements of typography, drawing, photography in advertising. An important visual tool that will give open-minded designers a worthwhile survey of the fundamental problems of design. Also, for educators, it illustrates the practical results of a systematic method of teaching. A long-awaited re-release of the original edition.
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From a professional for professionals, here is the definitive word on using grid systems in graphic design. Though Muller-Brockman first presented hi interpretation of grid in 1961, this text is still useful today for anyone working in the latest computer-assisted design. With examples on how to work correctly at a conceptual level and exact instructions for using all of the systems (8 to 32 fields), this guidebook provides a crystal-clear framework for problem-solving. Dimension: 81/2 x 113/4 inches, English & German Text, 357 b&w examples and illustrations.
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Muller-Brockmann, Josef was born on May 9, 1914 in Rapperswil, St. Gall, Switzerland. Son of Christian and Ida (Schmucki) Muller-Brockmann.
Student, Applied Art School, Zurich, 1933. Student, University Zurich, 1939. Student, Technology University, Zurich, 1939.
In 1936 he opened his Zurich studio specialising in graphic design, exhibition design and photography. From 1951 he produced concert posters for the Tonhalle in Zurich. In 1958 he became a founding editor of New Graphic Design along with R.P. Lohse, C. Vivarelli, and H. Neuburg.
In 1966 he was appointed European design consultant to International Business Machines Corporation. He is recognised for his simple designs and his clean use of typography (notably Akzidenz-Grotesk), shapes and colours which inspire many graphic designers in the 21st century.
Müller-Brockman was author of several books on design and visual communication.
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Jury member Bundespreis of German Government, Darmstadt, 1978-1984. Member Swiss Graphic Designer Association (vice president 1956-1959, president 1959-1960), Alliance Graphique International, Association of Friends of Graphic Art (president 1984).
Married Verena Brockmann. 1 child, Andreas; married Shizuko Yoshikawa, March 1967.