BOB DYLAN ALBUM COVER 1966
This poster was designed by Milton Glaser for Columbia Records in 1966. This poster was released with Bob Dylan’s album in 1967. The design is minimal, but unique. Glaser used different elements from across the world to create an iconic piece. He was partly influenced by the Art Nouveau Movement which means “New Art” It is produced on an offset lithograph white wove paper that is 84 s 55.9 cm.
This self-portrait was partially inspired by Marcel Duchamp whom was an artist himself. The self-portrait Duchamp created help cumulate the piece. The 1960s was the age of the diverse colors and psychedelic age. The experiment of distortions and perspectives were in place. Along with the protests during the Vietnam War help spur the evolution of this medium.
Glaser took several images to create this and the crazy style of Dylan’s hair helped with the design. Glaser also studied abroad during his career, learning from different country’s creative styles and perspectives. He went about making this poster on the theme of less is more.
RESOURCES:
http://www.theartstory.org/movement-art-nouveau.htm
https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18710419/
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/sign-of-the-times-bob-dylan-95420/
https://rightearleft.wordpress.com/2015/03/09/milton-glaser-designing-dylan/
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