Movie Poster Inspiration

Johannes Theodor Baargeld

Johannes Theodor Baargeld was a German painter and poet who lived from 1892-1927.  Together with Max Ernst, Baargeld founded the Cologne Dada group. "Typical Vertical Mess as Depiction of the Dada Baargeld", 1920.

"The Author of the Book "Fourteen Letters of Christ" in His Home", c. 1920

Paula Scher

Paula Scher is a graphic designer and artist.  She designed album covers for CBS and Atlantic Records until she moved to magazine art direction."Tsunami" 2006 Acrylic on Canvas"India" 2007

William Morris

William Morris was an English textile and furniture designer, as well as an architect, writer, and socialist.  He was associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement.  His main notoriety comes from his repeating pattern designs for wallpapers and textiles.  "Brer Rabbit" block printed furnishing cotton, 1882, England

"Acanthus" wallpaper print from woodblocks, 1875, England

Alexey Brodovitch

Alexey Brodovitch was a Russian designer and photographer who was best known for his art direction in Harper's Bazarre in the 30s through the 50s.
Woman with Handkerchief, New York, 1951

Le Tricorne Ballet, New York, 1945

Stefan Sagmeister

                        

Stefan Sagmeister is a graphic designer and typographer.  Among his many accomplishments, he has designed album covers for Lou Reed, the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and more. 

Marcel Duchamp

Marcel Duchamp was a French artist who was closely associated with the Dada and Surrealist movements.   An advisor to many wealthy art collectors, Duchamp helped shape the artistic tastes of people in his time.  He challenged traditional views of art and changed people's perspectives on art marketing and distribution.  In the above piece, Duchamp questions the definition of art by simply taking a urinal and naming it "Fountain."