Cassandre
French painter and graphic designer
Born
January 24th, 1901
124 years ago
Died
1968
57 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent figure in the world of design and art, this painter specialized in poster art during the 1920s and 1930s. Renowned for a style that combined Art Deco and modernist elements, created iconic advertising posters for various brands. Contributed significantly to the development of typographic design, particularly with significant work in the field of commercial graphics. His illustrations often featured vibrant colors and geometric shapes that captured the spirit of the era. Worked not only in painting but also in fabric design and contributed murals for public spaces.
Created famous posters for travel and product advertising
Influenced the Art Deco movement through typography and design
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