Artwork

100 years of printing education

100 years of printing education, by Tom Eckersley, 1985
100 years of printing education, by Tom Eckersley, 1985

100 years of printing education is a poster by Tom Eckersley. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This poster commemorates a significant event in printing education with a bold graphic design.

About this work

Overview

This poster commemorates a significant event in printing education with a bold graphic design.

Subject & Meaning

The poster's design features a large brown circle and smaller blue circles against a white background, accompanied by text announcing a lecture by Charles L Pickering on '100 years of printing education'.

Technique & Style

The simple, graphic design employs bold shapes and colors, creating a striking visual effect.

Context

The poster was created to publicize a specific event, a lecture at the Lecture Theatre Elephant and Castle SE1, indicating its purpose as an informational and promotional material.

Artist & collection

Artist

Tom Eckersley

Tom Eckersley spent his life turning plain words into bold, no-nonsense posters, think of him as the guy who made train schedules look cool.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted 100 years of printing education?

100 years of printing education was painted by Tom Eckersley in 1985.

Where can I see 100 years of printing education?

100 years of printing education is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.