Type 8

Expression and Dynamics

Posters, which are close to Type 8 in spirit, are based on a dense, disordered arrangement of elements, which creates a sense of pressure, energy and indomitability. The elements look careless – this is achieved through torn edges, wrinkles, scuffs, smudges, sharp strokes, uneven, bold lines and deformed shapes. If there is a man in the poster, his gaze expresses absolute confidence, pressure and even fury. The poses are provocative and sprawling.

Selected posters are a reflection of the straightforward and punchy character of type 8. This type is not inclined to hold back thoughts and feelings – he expresses them openly and without trying to smooth the edges. That is why rough and careless forms are perceived as an expression of naturalness and sincerity. Type 8 is always wary and tends to expect a threat from the outside, so he is defensive and often attacks first. He also does not tolerate weakness and achieves his goals through assertiveness and endurance. Therefore, posters with pronounced tension, sharpness and dynamics translate his habitual and comfortable inner state.

Alchemik
Andrzej Pągowski

Alchemik

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1989
Aliens
Andrzej Pągowski

Aliens

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1987
Seven Samurai
Andrzej Pągowski

Seven Samurai

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1987
Głowy Edward Dwurnik
Edward Dwurnik

Głowy Edward Dwurnik

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1986
Malarstwo Robotnicy Podróże Autostopem Edward Dwurnik
Edward Dwurnik

Malarstwo Robotnicy Podróże Autostopem Edward Dwurnik

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1989
Edward Dwurnik
Painting Workers, Hitchhiking Journeys

Edward Dwurnik

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1990
Sun
Edward Dwurnik

Sun

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1989
Self-portrait as Saint Sebastian
Egon Schiele

Self-portrait as Saint Sebastian

  • Early Modern
  • / Expressionism
1914
Plakat für Die Ausstellung Der K.G. Brücke bei Emil Richter
Erich Heckel

Plakat für Die Ausstellung Der K.G. Brücke bei Emil Richter

  • Early Modern
  • / Expressionism
1908
Poster for the Exhibition for the Artists’ Group Die Brücke at the Arnold Gallery Dresden
Ernst Ludwig

Poster for the Exhibition for the Artists’ Group Die Brücke at the Arnold Gallery Dresden

  • Early Modern
  • / Expressionism
1910
Mickiewicz Dziady
Franciszek Starowieyski

Mickiewicz Dziady

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1984
Oni
Franciszek Starowieyski

Oni

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1978

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