The poster was one of the earliest forms of advertisement and began to develop as a medium for visual communication in the early 19th century. Posters influenced the development of typography as they were meant to be read from a distance. The poster quickly spread around the world and became a staple of the graphic design trade. Many artists as well, such as Henry Toulouse-Latrec and Henry van de Velde, created posters.
They were used to promote various political parties, recruit soldiers, advertise products and spread ideas to the general public.
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