History of Communications
History of Communications was the third series in the posters for schools scheme. The series consisted of four posters, all designed by John Armstrong.
The posters explored the historical development of communications from ancient Greece to the present day.
One of the early commissions by the advisory group, the flat background and semi-abstract forms are consistent with the modern art tendencies at the time.
- Illustrations
Pheidippides 490 B.C
The King's Messenger A.D. 1784
Mail Coach A.D. 1784
Royal Mail A.D 1935
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