One of Bayers compositions showing extremely effective use the grid system and colours. Very much reminiscent of the Bauhaus work, beautifully balanced, totally legible and very modern even though it was probably produced over half a century ago. The very principles that were derived by people like Bayer, El Lisitsky and Jan Tchichold are still considered to be very much relevant today, something very rare in the ever changing climate that is Graphic design.
One thing tha i especially like about it is the axis is set on an angle, adds a new dynamic to the whole composition. Just goes to show that you might have the greatest subject matter for layout but get your proportions wrong and the whole thing goes to pot. However, you can lay type and image that on there own would appear mundane, in a particular way to appear compelling. Now thats talent!
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I agree, this stuff still looks fresh. I saw a great exhibition at the V&A the summer before last about modernism which, needless to say, featured a lot about the Bauhaus.
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