Everything you need to know about posters

Posters are contemporary pieces of art that can be used to decorate any space. There are now a large number of different posters. Therefore, everyone can choose something interesting for themselves.

Poster is called a large, beautifully designed poster. A large image in such a picture can be supplemented with a thematic inscription or text. It is hung on walls in apartments, houses and even offices. Interior posters can decorate any room and make it brighter.

Vintage paintings are very popular now. They look quite unusual and allow you to emphasize the character and hobbies of the owner of the apartment.

Posters have been used to attract people's attention many centuries ago. The first such images appeared in ancient Egypt. Then the posters depicted portraits of fugitive slaves. This helped in their capture.

The ancient Romans and Greeks used such designs to advertise. In addition, it was in Ancient Greece that the first advertising posters appeared.

Full-fledged posters appeared in the world much later. The first poster was created in 1482. It was painted for a merchant to advertise the book. But the posters did not gain popularity at that time.

Large-scale production of posters was established only in the middle of the 19th century. Then one of the French lithographers decided to open a small workshop in Paris specializing in the production of posters. This venture was a great success. A large number of bright posters were produced there.Each of them looked like a real work of art. It is worth noting that all posters at that time were made by hand. Therefore, their creation took much longer than now.

By the end of the 19th century, posters began to be used not only as posters, but also as means for advertising various services and goods. At the same time, posters began to be actively used in the Russian Empire. In the 19th century, it even hosted the World Exhibition of Placards and Posters.

Over time, posters began to be actively used as a means of political agitation. The French were the first to do this. With the outbreak of World War I, posters were used to motivate young men to volunteer for the front.

In the USSR in the first half of the twentieth century, a large number of propaganda posters were also issued.... They urged people to study, work and defend their homeland. The posters were as simple and straightforward as possible. As a rule, they were performed in bright colors.

With the outbreak of World War II, a large number of anti-fascist posters began to appear. They also called on people to fight against Hitler's army both at the front and on the ground.

After the end of the war, most countries focused on developing their own economies. At this time, wall posters were again popular. In addition, a large number of posters appeared, calling for the fight against various social problems.

Nowadays, both advertising posters and interior posters are popular.... To decorate the premises, not only modern posters are used, but also retro-style products.

In the modern world, there is a wide variety of types of posters.

First of all, it should be noted that they are all divided into several categories by purpose.

• Advertising... Such posters are used to advertise certain items, products or services. They portray things in the most attractive way and encourage the consumer to use them. As a rule, such posters are complemented by a thematic signature and all the necessary information about the product.

• Event... This category includes a variety of posters inviting to attend an exhibition, concert or sporting event. They can be either bright and decorated with a lot of small details, as well as minimalistic.

• Educational... Posters like this are also very popular. They usually contain some kind of educational information. Such posters can be located in the nursery or study. In addition, they are often used in school. They can be found in the classrooms of mathematics, geography, chemistry and foreign language.

• Decorative... Urban views, landscapes, images of flowers, or even reproductions of famous paintings can be used to decorate the interior. These posters are usually printed on canvas.

• Copyright... These posters are real works of art. They are almost as valuable as the paintings of some contemporary artists.

Any of these posters can be used for interior decoration.

Modern posters can also be divided into several categories based on the way they are made.

• Hand-drawn. This is how the first posters were created. Now practically no one creates posters with their own hands, because this is a rather laborious process. Most often, posters are drawn on a computer and then printed.

• Silk screen printing... To create such posters, standard stencil sets are used. Therefore, even a person who does not have the talent of an artist can make them with his own hands.

• Printed... Brightly printed posters are inexpensive and immediately grab attention. Modern posters are most often created in this way.

Hand-made posters also look interesting. Such interior posters are distinguished by originality and convey the character and hobbies of a person.

Existing posters can also be divided into several categories based on what is depicted on them.

• Flowers... Most often, neutral posters with images of various colors are used for interior decoration. These posters fit perfectly with most modern styles. As a rule, flower posters are placed in simple frames. They can be both metal and wood. Most often, images of peonies or roses are used to decorate the interior.

• Quotes... Posters with various catch phrases or motivating quotes are also popular. They can be written both in Russian and in a foreign language.

Posters with beautiful or motivating messages are usually placed in a study or living room.

• Vintage... Retro posters are also popular with many. Posters in the style of Russian constructivism of the 1920s, clippings from old newspapers, interesting articles or photos of previously popular actors and singers can be used to decorate rooms. Men and teens love pin-up posters featuring girls. They look very bright and beautiful.

• Gaming... A stylish game poster can also be placed in the children's room or the bedroom of an adult lover of computer games. Original, stylized posters look best.

• Cartoons... Posters featuring your favorite anime or cartoon characters will also fit perfectly into your bedroom or living room. Movie fans will also love Marvel movie posters, Harry Potter stories or old movie posters.

• Abstraction... Modern abstract art can also be a wonderful decoration for a room. They will appeal to art lovers.

• Blueprints... Fans of vintage accessories will love the posters featuring various designs. They are simple yet very attractive. On sale you can find drawings of architectural structures, aircraft or cars. Fashion posters of this type go well with each other.

Travel lovers can place an old or modern map of the world at home. Such a poster will look great in a living room, hallway or study.

There are a few key points to keep in mind when choosing the perfect poster for your room or office.

• The style of the room. This is one of the most important criteria to pay attention to. Simple posters depicting flowers or ancient buildings will help bring out the charm of the Provence style. The loft-style interior is best complemented by photos and old posters.
• Dimensions (edit)... Interior posters shouldn't be too big. It is worth choosing the size of the poster, focusing on the features of its placement. If there will be a set of pictures in the room, the images should be small. If you decide to hang one poster on the wall, you should give preference to a large copy.
• Quality... So that the poster does not fade for a long time and always looks good, you need to pay attention to its quality when buying. When ordering a product, you need to look at the reputation of the company that produces posters.

A correctly selected poster will delight all visitors of the house or apartment.

It is quite possible to make original posters with your own hands. The process of creating such interior decorations can captivate both an adult and a child.

An original painting with your own hands can easily be done in half an hour. The following materials are used for work:

• thick colored paper or clippings from old magazines;
• a sheet of thick white paper;
• scissors and glue;
• pencil.

The process of creating a stylish poster looks very simple.

1. First, cut colored paper into even triangles. To make the finished poster look original and interesting, you can use paper of different colors.
2. Next, all the triangles need to be laid out on a white sheet of a suitable size. They can be laid out in random order or used to create elaborate ornamentation. If desired, the location of the figures can be marked with a pencil.
3. Having decided on the pattern, you need to glue these triangles to the paper base.

The finished drawing must be inserted into the frame. It can be either white or colored.

It's also pretty easy to create a simple poster in this style. All it takes is some free time and inspiration.

You can depict anything in such a picture. Most often, novice craftsmen draw lines, spots and simple geometric shapes with colored paints.

A poster drawn in a graphic style will also look beautiful. It can also be easily created by people who have nothing to do with art. All you need to work is a marker and a ruler.

Before starting the creative process, you need to decide on a suitable sketch. The picture is drawn with neat movements. It consists of straight lines. The finished poster will perfectly fit into the interior of a room in the style of minimalism or loft.

To create such a poster you will need: a piece of thick white paper and watercolor paints. You can choose any colors for creating a picture. The main thing is that they combine well with each other.

Making a stylish watercolor poster is very simple. First you need to moisten a sheet of paper with water. After that, layers of paint must be applied to it. There should be smooth transitions between them. It is almost impossible to make a mistake when creating such a poster.

The finished drawing must be well dried. Then it can be inserted into the frame and hung on the wall.

Perfectly fit into any interior and posters depicting stars. As a rule, people apply drawings of the zodiacal constellations on the surface of the poster. It is very easy to cope with the creation of such a picture.

First you need to prepare the basis for the poster. It should be painted black, purple or dark blue. For this, you can use both delicate watercolors and acrylics. After that, on the Internet you need to find a picture of a suitable constellation. This image needs to be transferred to paper. You don't need any special artistic skills to draw stars. Anyone can cope with this task. You can use both white and silver paint in your work.

The finished drawing can be supplemented with thin lines and white dots. Some thematic inscription will also look beautiful against the background of the poster.

Having bought a suitable poster or made it yourself, you need to think about where to hang it. You can place posters or entire sets of several paintings in the following places.

• Above the bed. The poster needs to be hung quite high. It must be positioned so that the picture in the frame cannot be accidentally hooked on with your hand.

• Above the sofa. The stylish poster can also be attached to the wall above the sofa. There will look beautiful as one large poster, and several small ones. They need to be placed at the same height.

• Above the work table. This is one of the popular locations for modern posters. Stylish posters with motivational slogans are usually hung over the desk. In addition, stylish minimalist posters can be placed there as well.

• In the corridor... There is also room for a stylish poster in a large hallway with empty light walls. It can be hung in front of the front door or next to the mirror. To decorate the corridor, you can use posters with abstract drawings, images of animals or cities.

You can make sure that a modern poster is a wonderful decoration for any room by looking at beautiful examples.

Stylish monochrome posters will perfectly fit into any interior. Black and white images of cute animals look good against a light wall... Such modular paintings should be placed next to each other. In this case, they will create one big composition.

Photos showing the closest are also often printed on posters. Images like this look great in the living room. You can also place them above the sofa. For interior decoration, it is worth using several posters of different shapes and sizes.

Using posters to decorate your home or office is an easy way to change a space without spending a lot of money.

You will learn even more interesting ideas on how to make original posters with your own hands by watching the following video.