Compare & Contrast

Jules Cheret: Art Nouveau poster vs Alton Kelley/Mouse: Psychedelic Art “Five men in a boat” August 1966

These two images are similar in that they both use a circular form to help focus the viewers attention to that surface area and keep the viewers eye moving. The words in both pieces vary from small to largeto help keep visual balance. The colors used in both posters are eye catching, however into the psychedelic era brighter colors and larger color pallets were used. Both of the posters are very bold, but in different manners.




Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau poster vs. Rick Griffin: Psychedelic Art The Human Be In 1967

These two images have a similar mushroom shape in their imagery. The Art Nouveau's is more pronounced, however The Human Be In also uses a similar shape created by the words "Powwow" and the horse imagery. These two posters also focus on using only 2 to 3 strong contrasting colors. The font used in both of these images is also very decorative.




Leonetto Capiello : Art Nouveau poster vs. John Van Hamersveld: Psychedelic Art Shrine Auditorium 1968 promotional poster

These two posters are similar in that they both use a singular visual object for focus. There is a minimal color pallet containing strong contrasting colors which are used to capture and hold your attention.