Russia 20th Century: History of the Country in Poster

Original vintage reference Russia 20th Century: History of the Country in Poster, composed by N. Baburina and designed by M. Avvakumov, a Russian painter and poster designer. Album with over 200 typical posters reflecting the political life of Russia throughout the 20th century. Posters were a democratic and understandable type of visual art, as well as an effective method of influencing public consciousness. A powerful catalyst for the rise of the political poster in Russia was the October Revolution in 1917. The issue consists of chapters, divided by years: 1900-1914; 1914-1917; 1917-1921; 1921-1932; 1932-1945; 1945-1953; 1953-1961; 1961-1985; 1985-1991. Includes posters of such artists as V. Sokolovsky, N. Samokish, K. Korovin, V. Vasnetsov, B. Kustodiev, E. Lissitzky, A. Apsit, D. Moor, N. Kochergin, V. Deni, V. Mayakovsky, V. Malyutin, V. Kudryashov, V. Cheremnykh, I. Simakov, V. Korableva, G. Klutsis, N. Kotov, G. Pimenov, Kukryniksy, B. Efimov, P. Sokolov-Skalya, V. Kulagina, A. Deyneka, V. Koretsky, I. Toidze, N. Vatolina, N. Babin, O. Ulanov and others. Published by Panorama, 239 pages. Very good condition, minor creasing.