The Rise of Color Posters and Their Bold Messages
Early posters were black and white word driven. Printing presses enabled bright color images about a century ago. With no radio or TV, colored posters grabbed attention and still do, selling ideas and products like bicycles to symbolize freedom and mobility.
Uncle Sam Poster and World War I Era War Posters
The 1917 I Want You for the U S Army poster became iconic and was reused in World War II. Government posters conveyed strong war messages using bold design and concise wording. Some later designs mixed unexpected photos with hard to read messages to grab attention.
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