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.

Fucking A
Paula Scher

Fucking A

  • Post-postmodern
2003
ABCD
Raoul Hausmann

ABCD

  • Dada
  • / Early Modern
1923-1924
The Art Critic
Raoul Hausmann

The Art Critic

  • Dada
  • / Early Modern
1919
Pussy Gonna Change the World
Raymond Pettibon & Marcel Dzama

Pussy Gonna Change the World

  • Post-postmodern
2016
Poster for Black Flag Everything Went Black
Raymond Pettibon

Poster for Black Flag Everything Went Black

  • Post Modern
  • / Punk
1983
No Title (He doesn’t really…)
Raymond Pettibon

No Title (He doesn’t really…)

  • Post-postmodern
2022
BG-105
Rick Griffin

BG-105

  • Late Modern
  • / Psychedelic
1968
Frank Zappa & Alice Cooper at Cal State Fullerton
Rick Griffin

Frank Zappa & Alice Cooper at Cal State Fullerton

  • Late Modern
  • / Psychedelic
1972
Affiche Liberté = Wolnosc
Roman Cieslewicz

Affiche Liberté = Wolnosc

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1982
Les Sorcières de Salem
Roman Cieslewicz

Les Sorcières de Salem

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1958
Paradise Lost
Roman Cieslewicz

Paradise Lost

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1980
Strawinski Persefona
Roman Cieslewicz

Strawinski Persefona

  • Late Modern
  • / Polish School of Posters
1961

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