VeryGraphic. Polish Designers of the 20th Century, published by Culture.pl and edited by Jacek Mrowczyk, is a compilation of information on contemporary graphic design which is unprecedented in its scope.
The book was published in English in order to present the immense and diverse legacy of Polish graphic designers to the world. Although it has a very rich history, Polish graphic design remains little known abroad. Polish applied design is much more than just the internationally acclaimed poster school. Naturally, the Polish poster is covered in VeryGraphic, but the publication also includes lesser known achievements of artists in the field of applied graphic design: books, magazines and covers, typography and lettering, information design, identification signs and packaging.
The publication provides a chronological description of the work of over 60 of the most prominent and interesting Polish designers. It is divided into the three periods which were the most dynamic and productive for the selected artists. The turning points chosen by the editor are the end of World War II and the year 1980, which was marked by the signing of the August Agreements and the birth of Solidarity in Poland.
The publication provides a chronological description of the work of over 60 of the most prominent and interesting Polish designers. It is divided into the three periods which were the most dynamic and productive for the selected artists. The turning points chosen by the editor are the end of World War II and the year 1980, which was marked by the signing of the August Agreements and the birth of Solidarity in Poland.
Steven Heller, commented that the book was a 'historical treasure':
"Below are some examples, but the real impact of the book is the critical mass of designers from the early 20th Century to the latter years. Of course, the avant garde ’20s and the Polish Poster School of the ’60s are covered, but so are some of the experimentalists who do not fit into neat buckets."
The publication was supported by 2+3D, a Polish design magazine.
Collaboration: Wojciech Kubiena
The publication was supported by 2+3D, a Polish design magazine.
Collaboration: Wojciech Kubiena
