THE GRAPHIC ART OF A. M. CASSANDRE HD 1080p

[@sindarpeacheyeisacommie8688]

Pete, you're making the world richer and better, one video at a time.

[@petebeard]

Hello, and thanks a lot for your appreciation. I must say I've had some very pleasing comments about the channel but yours is such a nice way of putting it.

[@michaels7889]

Wholeheartedly agree. Certainly it makes my life richer to encounter the work and this one particularly so.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

A.M. Cassandre's geometric art style is way ahead of its time.

[@petebeard]

Hello and I suppose it's obvious I agree completely. There will never be another like him, that's for sure.

[@Argyll9846]

An illustrator like no other. Breathtaking work!

[@petebeard]

Hello and naturally enough I agree absolutely.

[@sk_r_z]

This is my favourite art channel

[@petebeard]

Hello again and that's a very nice thing to say. It's very much appreciated and I'm really glad you're enjoying the channel content.

[@sk_r_z]

@@petebeard I learn so much here....it helping me to decide...so it's a big deal...the work you do

[@chrisbgifford7387]

He did some wonderful deco style pieces. I recognize many of them. I really like the fonts he created.

[@petebeard]

Hello and I agree totally. Not many could straddle illustration and graohic design with the authority he did.

[@goshmargo]

Thank you. Awesome illustrator and awesome production Sir.

[@petebeard]

Hello and my thanks to you for your appreciation og the video. Positive feedback is very motivational.

[@Banner_Bearer_of_Eternity]

Thanks for the new look at the well-known artist. Cassandre was widely studied in Soviet/Russian design classes as an ακμή of an Art Deco poster design. But I haven’t seen many of his works shown here (pencil sketches were complete surprise to me). Deep research, wonderful imagery and intelligent narration - just what we used to expect from this channel.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks for your continued support and appreciation of the channel. I certainly found out a lot and discovered images by Cassandre I hadn't known about before.

[@aimanrizwan]

What a phenomenally beautiful and useful channel! THANK YOU PETE. This is what youtube should be proud of!

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your appreciation of the channel and my efforts to promote these illustrators. I don't think youtube are particularly proud of my channel - but I am.

[@dani-iu6ub]

I clicked on this (and the McKnight Kauffer's video) because I'm studying for a test and ended up enjoying it so much that I forgot my original purpose. This channel is beautifully crafted, thank you for sharing ❤️

[@petebeard]

Hello and in my opinion you clicked on to of the best illustrator/designers that I've covered in the series. I'm glad you enjoyed them and found the content useful.

[@beatricetreadwell5785]

Another beautiful and fascinating video! Thank you! 😃👍❤️

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks. He remains one of my all time heroes.

[@alexmovies]

This channel is such a gem. Thank you for this great tribute showing the breadth of the artist's work. Cassandre was a genius of graphic design

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your positive response to the video, and the channel content in general. It means a lot to me.

[@rosalafarga848]

@@petebeard unos carteles muy interesantes y especiales , muy creativos , geniales

[@petebeard]

@@rosalafarga848 Hola y muchas gracias por tu agradecimiento

[@clindsay8362]

Love, love, love this gigantic talent. A beautiful telling of his life. Thank you!

[@petebeard]

Hello again and many thanks for your comment as usual.Until I made the video I didn't know he had taken his own life. I must admit I found that more than usually upsetting.

[@joedez454]

Another great video. Thanks as ever Pete.

[@petebeard]

Hello and my thanks as ever. Favourable comments are a real shot in the arm for me.

[@sassytoonsball-ruck58]

Watching again - to peruse over these pieces more... and your narratives always so well done... thank you for this posting

[@petebeard]

Hi again and I'm glad you found it of interest. He was one of the true greats of illustration and graphic design.

[@thewaywardpoet]

Just superb. You simply don't see graphic design like this anymore. Man, what a time it must have been to be alive, when, after the horrors of the "War to End All Wars," the future seemed bright and boundless. The pieces here convey hope as well as optimism and Cassandre utilized a sleek, modern style that truly captured the "speed" of the age. Thank you for making this video. You and your channel are treasures.

[@petebeard]

Hello and my sincere thanks for your appreciation, and particularly so in the case of Cassandre. I've been an admirer of his work ever since I first encountered it when I went to art college in the late 60s, and he has remained among my handful of most admire illustrators ever since.

[@corod-1]

This channel is exactly what I was looking for and didn't know it...

[@petebeard]

Hello and I'm really glad you found the channel. I hope the content doesn't disappoint.

[@wildfood1]

Great episode, thank you!

[@petebeard]

And my usual gratitude for your continued appreciation.

[@scotteaton4868]

Brilliant channel. Cassandre was a genius and he's worshipped in professional graphics design circles.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation. My own training was in graphic design rather than illustration and Cassandre was one of the first who convinced me the two were not mutually exclusive.

[@jean-paularends4535]

He's a great artist/graphic designer. I even bought a Cassandre artbook as soon as i saw his work.

[@petebeard]

Hello and yes, he spanned the gap between graphic design and illustration with absolute authority. Total aesthetic control.

[@jean-paularends4535]

@@petebeard Yes, definitely! By the way: I really enjoy your series about illustrators. Really informative and interesting! I'm learning a lot about illustrators that truly deserve that attention. Keep up the great work!

[@errolfellows409]

As usual, informative and entertaining. And the music was a grand bonus! Thank you!

[@petebeard]

Hi again and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Nesta13194]

Best video of A. M. Cassandre's work I've seen! Thanks for sharing this!

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your particularly enthusiastic response to the video. He was one of the reasons I got into graphics in the first place so this was a real labour of love for me.

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Agreed!

[@EyeLean5280]

So gorgeous! I was aware of a couple of his posters and am so happy to know more!

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your appreciation.

[@josephlopez1518]

Pete, your videos are often the best part of my day. Thanks!

[@petebeard]

Hello and that's a very flattering comment. I'm really glad you enjoy them.

[@iangillham9647]

So many gorgeous images. Thank you.

[@petebeard]

Hello again, and it really is a tonic for the troops when I get favourable comments such as yours.

[@TheMarkEH]

Great work Pete and it's good to see you approaching 30K subscribers, very well deserved.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks as ever. I tell myself numbers aren't important, but nevertheless my old heart swells with pride that so many consider this a worthwhile way to spend some time.

[@studiolezard]

Excellent succinct documentary. Many thanks. Being half French and a designer, Cassandre has been a hero since childhood.

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your favourable response to the video. In my case I knew nothing about him until I went to art college, but it was a real revelation when I realised how compelling good graphics could be.

[@studiolezard]

@@petebeard Cheers. Please carry on.

[@albertcscs]

I had 5 of his travel posters framed in my last apartment. I love art deco and he was a master. Thanks again Pete for a wonderful video.

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Packed full of great info. Love Cassandre's works, so cool and cutting edge for the time. Glad I found this channel!

[@petebeard]

Hello there and thanks a lot for your comments and insights. And of course I had to check out your channel and I very much hope it continues to grow. Let's hear it for Caravaggio I say. The world (and especially the internet) needs more of this kind of thing, and a lot less posturing.

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

@@petebeard Thank you! Caravaggio's art is amazing. I very much agree, I think KZbin is a great place to find content with less posturing.

[@seangaskin7608]

Another fascinating and educational video. Thank you so much.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks again for the positive response.

[@mschivas9356]

Put this channel on to have something nice on the TV while I read. Now I've binged your stuff. Thank you for joining me in my living room for relax and learning.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your positive response to the channel. Maybe I've invented a new thing - educational therapy?

[@Klevans27]

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS. These are so well done!! all the images you find and all the knowledge that provide. THANK YOU PETE

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your enthusiastic resonse to the channel content. It realy does feel good to know the work is appreciated.

[@Marie579]

Thank you for a beautiful informative video about this artist.

[@petebeard]

Hello and the pleasure is all mine.

[@vaughngaminghd]

So many iconic works by Cassandre. I had no idea he created the YSL logo… Thanks again, Pete for another wonderful video!

[@petebeard]

Hello again, and I didn't know about the logo either until I researched for the video. And qute a few other bits and pieces roo, such as the theatre work. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@susanhague4719]

A wonderful artist! Thank you so much for finding and sharing this man's work. Loving your whole series

[@petebeard]

Hello and I'm very pleased you enjoyed the video - and even better it sounds like you've been watching others too. Thanks a lot.

[@susanhague4719]

@@petebeard Avidly :o)

[@Weatherhill1]

Wonderful Art ~ Thank you for giving us a glimpse into his work and life.

[@petebeard]

Hello and naturally enough I agree totally about the quality of Cassandre's work. Seems strange to me that he was obviously not satisfied with what he had achieved in graphics.

[@racker9999]

Love the site! Your beautifully produced broadcasts are the perfect medicine to counter today's dystopian world. They are works of art about works of art. Thank you!

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks a lot for your positive response to the channel content. I'm very flattered by the 'works of art' compliment.

[@racker9999]

@@petebeard Yes, thank you for your beautiful work. I just discovered your amazing site. It is a treasure trove, a nurturing oasis. I will travel though it slowly and will share it with as many people as I can.

[@irangel1958]

don't know how i missed this one but I'm caught up now. Also set the notifications bell LOL. Can't go too long without seeing one of your videos. always makes me smile

[@petebeard]

Hello again and I'm pleased you discovered the video, and hopefully you have been notified of the latest addition. Thanks for your continued support.

[@TheKevphil]

Thanks, Pete! I find myself surprisingly drawn (yuk-yuk) to his work, despite my own representational bent. I'm one year older now than he was at his death, so it is unlikely I will challenge his legacy. ;)

[@petebeard]

Hi Kevin, and you make a very interesting point. Maybe it's advancing years that bring about a broader appreciation of what's out there. I know in my case making these videos has taught me not to be quite so narrow in my appreciation of styles I don't naturally enjoy.

[@jeremyacton4569]

Totally inspiring. Thanks for the video.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot. It's really pleasing to know that viewers enjoy the content on the channel.

[@emptyentertainments7914]

A brilliant artist and an excellent introduction to his work. Thank you.

[@petebeard]

Hello again. Thanks as ever for your continued appreciation. I should strat giving out long service medals.

[@Vo-iDstudio]

Thanks for all you do mr. beard

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for the appreciation.

[@DevonExplorer]

I love his kind of graphics. It's really nice to put a name to the work too, as I wasn't conversant with him before. Cheers, Pete. :)

[@petebeard]

Hello again and I'm glad you enjoyed his work. I've been besotted with his images from being a student onwards, and unlike other fancies of my youth he has endured to this day.

[@craigdixon7138]

Peter what an amazing artist ...i still have to question why the world moved away from art deco such beautiful design ...wow 0

[@petebeard]

Hello and I suppose nothing lasts forever. On the other hand everywhere I look I still see its legacy in virtually every form of visual expression. I think that's why I prefer to call it 'modernism'.

[@DuckyEggwood]

Excellent work as always. Thank you.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the comment. I never get tired of positive responses from vewers.

[@bobsebbo]

thanks so much....incredible artist, endless imagination.

[@petebeard]

Hello and I couldn't agree more. One of a kind.

[@amandasmith5660]

Thank you for making these ! They are such a help in finding interesting artists as a illustration student

[@chalkboardguy226]

I have to say this is the most wonderful channel - Thank you so much for all the amazing content!!!

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your generous comment about the channel. It really is a great motivator to get such positive feedback from viewers.

[@TAROTAI]

Gasping with pleasure! Thanks Pete Beard!

[@petebeard]

Hello again - and thanks again!

[@CFinch360]

Another fascinating video, with high production quality. I both enjoy your videos and also learn about important artists and styles, thank you.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for your comment. It's very rewarding to know that viewers appreciate the work.

[@eloisemuller5105]

Thank you so much, I finally am able to put a name to the various pieces of (either post cards or posters) that I have admired over the years. Love your channel

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation. Such comments keep me motivated to create more.

[@eloisemuller5105]

@@petebeard I hope you do. Really interesting videos better than the art History classes I attended.

[@vanesilva.]

I just found your channel and I want to say thank you for all your research and work to made this video and the rest of the content of your channel. I’m really appreciate this kind of info in KZbin :)

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation of the channel and its content. And I hope you'll continue to find material that's of interest to you.If you can, please share and subscribe.

[@JohnLloydDavis]

Love this style, so evocative of the time. I had no idea he designed typefaces either. Love your channel Pete, keep them coming :)

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your appreciation. There are still many more in the pipeline.

[@julioocano1547]

If he only knew how magnificent he was, he would have lived longer, RIP genius

[@petebeard]

Hello and most of us would settle for a small fraction of such talent.

[@boya2monkae]

I've always seen Cassandre's work but never knew much about it. Thank you so much for the great presentation, it was very educational and eye opening. I never knew he designed the YSL logo and his sad passing. Keep up the great stuff!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation of Cassandre - a graphic genius if ever there was one.

[@artscience9981]

Great video Pete! Cassandre’s creativity is amazing.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot, and he really was a crucial figure in 20th century graphics.

[@jackiechan8840]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@aaronnelson9920]

Very absorbing,thank you.

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your appreciation.

[@EvonneLindiwe]

I come back over and over to this vid 😊✨

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the comment. You are obviously a person of taste - Cassandre was undoubtedly a genius of graphics.

[@EvonneLindiwe]

@@petebeard hey Pete Keep up the good work. :) I’m actually an architect so I’d like to imagine this is what id do had I gone a different route.

[@JWSOLOMAN5000]

Amazing work! I'm officially a fan now, thank you!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for watching and Im glad you enjoyed the content of this one and hopefully others too.

[@rossmcleod7983]

Twas Cassandra that drove me from fine arts to graphics. A true master.

[@petebeard]

Hello and I didn't need any driving from fine art but it was Cassandre who opened my eyes to what graphics could be too.

[@tagore4d]

Thank you so much for the video. Just loved it. A great artist indeed.. "his influence resonates in contemporary graphics". I didn't know that HE is the inspiration behind most of the website illustrations that look like 'Dubonnet' style.

[@petebeard]

Hello and I'm glad you enjoyed this video. Cassandre has long been a hero of mine.

[@yureituesday]

So well presented thank you

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your positive response to the video.

[@jiltedarts]

That was quite amazing, i had studied a little of Cassandre's work in the early days but you furthered my education. Thank you for the inspiration. Also footnote on the depression side of the artist i felt that it was because of the avenues he used to express himself were becoming more constrictive and may be also due to no able to focus on what really drove him may have been the final reason. A truly tragic loss to the art & design community.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for your comment and insight. Whatever his reasons it's a pity he couldn't be happy with the success he'd had.

[@duncanli966]

thank you Pete! I really like your videos it has shown me many artists!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your comment. It's really good to know I'm introducing viewers to these great talents.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

A great deal here to love and marvel at. Thanks once again. ps - what a sad end for such a talented man. You just never know do you?

[@petebeard]

Hello Paul. I thought I'd already replied to this but it seems not. So belated thanks for your comment.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

@@petebeard No problem. Always a pleasure :-)

[@johncollado1151]

Hi Pete.... makes you wonder how long someone would have lived with that talent if they had not taken their life prematurely. Thanks for another video.

[@petebeard]

Hi John, and thanks for the comment. I'm well aware that Cassandre's work is probably not your kind of thing but he was undoubtedly a genius of graphics if not conventional illustration technique. It seems there's a worryingly large percentage of visual creatives who throw in the towel before their time is up. Never been tempted myself so far at least.

[@IdeaRefinery]

Thank you Pete! Again your insights have brought new life to an illustrator I thought I knew well. Please, please keep up the great work!

[@petebeard]

Hello again and that makes two of us. I've been an admirer of Cassandre since I was first in art school, but making this revealed quite a bit I hadn't known.

[@dillardparker7546]

This was exceptional.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and many thanks for your positive comment. Such remarks fuel my enthusiasm for making more videos.

[@Oveyz]

Awesome video!! You can't live in Paris or study art without seeing Cassandre's work, and YET... I never knew he designed the Louis Vuiton logo or killed himself... You handled that with a lot of grace!! Thanks for another great video. I love Cassandre's iconic cargo ships. When I settle in a long term home one day, I'll definitely get a print of one of them. They're just so aesthetically pleasing.

[@petebeard]

A belated hello in response to this comment, which I thought I'd already replied to but youtube disagrees. And to link it back to your own gracious comments about my attempts at French and other languages have a look at the angry lady's response to my pronunciation in the comments on Cassandre, if you have a minute.

[@Oveyz]

@@petebeard Oooh, I had to scroll through all these very nice comment, wondering what you meant (everyone is rightfully nice!) and then... yes I see x'D Interesting too, since my grandma is a fan of Hermes shawls, and I've only ever heard it said "air-mess" - silent H but otherwise same as in English. I hope I didn't come across this abrasive and entitled :-x And you didn't answer here, but your memory's all good, you answered on the Jugend video. I am the one who has yet to answer you there!

[@luisremelli]

Amazing. Thanks again for making this video

[@petebeard]

Hi there and many thanks for your appreciation of the video.

[@luisremelli]

@@petebeard no thank you for making it and open my eyes on new amazing artist. I'm grateful

[@cheerfulstrength940]

I really appreciate all the research and work that you put in to your wonderful videos.🙏🏽

[@petebeard]

Hello again, and I really do appreciate viewers who can be bothered to comment on the videos I make. It's very encouraging.

[@SubTroppo]

Just brilliant!

[@petebeard]

Hello and I agree - Cassandre was one of a kind.

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Enlightening, imaginative art with an enduring impact. Bugatti at 2 :12 .. incomparable Thanks for another brilliant production.

[@petebeard]

Hi again and my usual gratitude for your ongoing appreciation of the channel content. This one was a real labour of love for me. He was one of the reasons I got into graphics in the first place.

[@cynthiacupler8005]

Really like His artwork.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the comment.

[@rexharrison6827]

Excellent piece. I’ve always enjoyed Cassandre’s work. His influence can be seen in a number of modern digital designers works. Not surprising, really, it’s perfectly suited to graphic software such as Adobe Illustrator.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks. You're right about his influence, but I have to say a lot of the modern stuff seems to miss the point about visual dynamics. The same seems to be the case with those who emulate Hohlwein.

[@62LeftyBlues]

Great information! Thanks

[@petebeard]

Hi and thanks. A personal favourite of mine.

[@pprehn5268]

I really enjoy becoming more aware of the role art and illustration play in history

[@petebeard]

Hello and I'm particularly grateful for your comment. Raising the profile of illustration as a reflection of our past - for better or worse - was one of my main objectives when I started to make the videos.

[@pprehn5268]

@@petebeard second time-great

[@johannsmithe2570]

Wasn't expecting to like dis video but you done good 👍 And, you touched upon typography. Appreciate Cassandre's high contrast graphics. If an ad poster can be recognized by someone on a subway car coming into a station at thirty or so miles a hour then its done its job.

[@petebeard]

Hi and thanks for your ongoing involvement and comments - much appreciated. Sounds like youre not much of a fan of art deco. Regarding Buell there are a couple of other slightly later guys (American of course) in the pipeline who pursued more expressive painterly technique so watch this space. No idea when they'll get their turn though.

[@johannsmithe2570]

@@petebeard Thanks and look forward to your videos. Art Deco, Art 'Decoration', don't understand* that style but perhaps any future presentation(s) of yours will shed some light on it. 🔦 * could be its too hoity-tioty for me. I'm used to eating from a trough at buffets, the price sticker 😱 shock alone at a fine resturant would put me under. Understood Erte's "girl in a swing" reference from the story of the Gilded Age architect Stanford White's fling with a chorus dancer. Other than that its the movie "Zardoz" but on the exterior of the dome. And no, not going to recommend the 'Gibson Girl' illustrator as the more I watch your well-made videos I realize how little I know. Not to mention the work you put into it. *Grateful* for the education.

[@gorblna]

a very interesting video, thank you!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for watching and your positive comment.

[@richardlewin9282]

Quite interesting, thank you and well done 👍

[@petebeard]

Hello and appreciative comments are always welcome.

[@brucestirling8215]

Really good thanks

[@sclogse1]

I've had a Cassandre Dubonnet ashtray with a vertical metal figure for quite some time...base is black bakelight, I think. About six inches tall. A charmer.

[@petebeard]

Hello and I envy you owning such a desirable item. It's quite fascinating to me when illustrators' work gets converted into three dimensions either as merchandise or marketing.

[@petertuffley7475]

The Django Reinhardt backing is wonderfully apposite!

[@petebeard]

Thanks, but actually it's fake Django - unfortunately it had to be in order to not get clobbered with a copyright strike. But it's not a bad fake. If only they would let me use copyrighted backgound music...

[@DenitaArnold]

What great works. So sad he had to end his life. As a sufferer of depression, I'm not one to judge why artists do what they do. I can only admire their work

[@petebeard]

Hello, and it does seem to be fairly rife among creative people generally. Certainly more than usual in my videos have taken matters into their own hands.My theory is it's the price some pay for heightened sensitivity. And in Cassandre's time there was no real effective medical treatment.

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

@@petebeard I have seen this connection as well and listened to experts talk about it. It seems like creative minds have a less black/white and structured view of the world that allows them to see the true nuance and chaos of life and the world, but lends itself to a more chaotic mind as well.

[@PetaloudesTouYialou]

Wonderful video. Thank you. I always wondered who the artist was of some of those works.

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your comment. It's really satisfying to know viewers find the channel content of interest.

[@timbottman3479]

Thank you for all these great series of Great Artists! would please do American great concept illustrator artist call late Syd Mead.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for the name Syd Mead, someone I was completely unaware of. Unfortunately a quick and not particularly thorough search seems to indicate that there is more than likely not enough information or decent resolution imagery available to create a video with. But I'll investigate further, and when I eventually get around to making a video about science fiction art he'll be included anyway.

[@gabrielerosa665]

Another great video Pete! I hope, there's no illuminated CEO who want to "modernize" the YSL logo, a great demonstration that classic dessign it's ahead of time.

[@petebeard]

Hi Gabriel. I hope you are well and I wish I was in Spain right now. And of course I absolutely agree about the importance of Cassandre's work. So influential on modern graphics.

[@gabrielerosa665]

@@petebeard If you're thinking to travel to Spain, please lt me konw and we'll take a great coffee together...changing the world at once!

[@petebeard]

Hi again. I think about returning to Spain all the time, but this virus looks like it will be with us a while longer unfortunately. How I long to be in my favourite places on the Costa Blanca and Costa Del Sol again. When - if ever - I make it back there maybe we can meet up. I'm not an optimistic person but I would like that a lot.

[@laurawanzel3839]

one of the best.

[@petebeard]

You'll get no argument from me on that score.

[@ranjanjoshi3454]

Thanks

[@petebeard]

Hi and you are more than welcome.

[@orionhodges4073]

Thank you Pete, to say I look forward to every video you put out would be an understatement. I'm curious of what you think of --Sergio Toppi--?

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your enthusiasm for the channel - it means a lot. Regarding Sergio Toppi I had never previously come across his work. So the first thing to say is thanks for the name. Obviously I took a look at his illustrations on google and they are a real revelation. Not only technically great but highly distinctive and memorable. Sadly he was born to late to qualify for the unsung heroes series, but funnily enough I'm in the middle of a project which if I ever finish it will be a series on Italian illustration, and I had just found another Toppi called Giovi. Anyway Sergio is now added to those who will feature in that series and once more thanks loads for the knowledge.

[@lindarobertson]

I learn so much from you. Your presentations are excellent. I wonder if you agree that A. M. Cassandre shows the influence of the Futurists in his dynamism?

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for the favourable comment. I'm faitly certain - although I haven't read it anywhere - that Futurism must have had a hand in Cassandre's approach to his posters. But there seems to be a whole cocktail of influences, including cubism and the eeriness of the early surrealists. But the Futurist connection is clear as day in his more energetic compositions and angular construction.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Hard to add to the comments except to say thank you for sharing this, best wishes from the wirral....E

[@petebeard]

Hello again, and I value every comment (at least when they are favourable, which fortunately the majority of them are.)On to the next one...

[@Dismythed]

Airbrush or atomizer? (The principle difference being that an airbrush uses a nebulizing needle to reduce the size of the droplets and reduce droplet size randomization.) The difference was not as pronounced in the beginning, but was surely pronunced by his time. Though looking at it, it may be that he did both, as some of his spray work appears very fine. I would imagine he favored atomization in his early work because it was cheaper and easier both to purchase and to maintain.

[@petebeard]

The sources say airbrush so that's what I went with. And others in France were using it too. But of course the actual posters were lithographic translations anyway.

[@jockellis]

I think I enjoy Pete’s postings because I can’t draw a straight line with a ruler.

[@petebeard]

Hello and that's a good enough reason for me.

[@naynaynay324]

Informative and concise as always. To spare me some aggravation in searching for an image, could anyone please tell me the title of the image on display at 0:47?

[@petebeard]

Hello and I'm not sure which picture you are referring to, but neither has a title as such. If it's the ships picture that's a poster for Lloyd Triestino created for the German market. The other science-fiction looking piece is completely uncredited as anything in particular but both can be found on a google images search.

[@naynaynay324]

@@petebeard Thanks for replying. I was refering to the blue/black/white coloured image with the gears in center, orbited by what might be planets or particles and some pentagonal would-be stars and 2 clouds somehow also there. Must be the uncredited one I s'pose.

[@tompuce84]

[@petebeard]

Thanks for both comments, and I must confess I didn't know comments had any bearing on my algorithmic status. But then I don't know what an algorithm is either.

[@tompuce84]

@@petebeard I think nobody goes ;) thx a lot any way

[@stevewill3572]

Hey Pete, can you think of a source that may provide the briefs to which AM Cass might have been given for these poster commissions? I'd like to read what these company's had in mind and create new posters myself. Thank you for your videos!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for your appreciation. Unfortunately I don't know of anything that might shed light on the briefing process. I imagine it would have been very informal compared to equivalent work these days. Even in my own fairly recent experience commercial and industrual clients are a complete pain in the backside and expect you to be comprehensively informed about the whole history and company philosophy. With figures such as Cassandre I suspect he just drew what he felt like drawing and the client would be suitably grateful. How times have changed. But that's a great idea on your part and you should just do it.

[@stevewill3572]

@@petebeard haha very true, thank you for your videos Pete, they're perfect!

[@nancyduran1459]

Wow maestro

[@petebeard]

He certainly was.

[@meka7275]

I didnt know Cassandre have such a dark stories on his life. His work trully is the i hold dear. I agree, after seeing some of his design, mostly after some of his failure, i can see the creativty decrease. But nevertheless, he is still my favourite, and many graphic design student should recognize him and how amazing his simple design can strike a communication through it. Sad ending, but he brought light to some people, including me

[@petebeard]

Hello and yes it's sad that his life took a downward turn. But I agree he was one of the most important figures in 20th centry graphics and his influence can still be seen to this day. A genius, no less.

[@meka7275]

@@petebeard yes, even tho, some people especially graphic designer/student still doesnt know him, his work still will amaze me. I hope more people know him

[@djw457]

The word genius come to mind. As you were going along I was thinking, some people are just born lucky, and then he's committing suicide at the end with two failed marriages in his past, so I suppose it all comes with it's own set of problems. His commercial work is really his art, the paintings were fairly drab and dull (at least the two shown), the work with purpose, the posters and set designs, are striking and full of ideas

[@petebeard]

Hello again and I think it's tragic that he couldn't just settle for being easily one of the greatest graphic artists of all time. Unfortunately it seems to be a pattern with quite a few of those I've covered.