MODERN FRENCH POSTERS

The modern poster began in Paris, where artists like Chéret, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Mucha skillfully embellished the city with colour ful creations that symbolised the florid life-styles of the Belle-Époque. This book traces the history of the modern poster as a tes tament to the times and features 227 works from the beginnings of this genre to Art Nouveau, Art Déco, and the war years.