10.13.2011

Swiss Photomontage Design by Herbert Matter

















Born in Engelberg, Switzerland, Herbert Matter was a graphic designer and photographer known for his Swiss tourism posters.  He succeeded in utilizing a photomontage effect in his design work, resulting in  nicely layered and textured compositions.  Some impressive identity development above for the New Haven Railroad.




2 comments:

  1. Interesting post, but why did he get the credit for the famous "Red wedge" by El Lissitzky?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beat_the_Whites_with_the_Red_Wedge

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