Saul Bass

I somehow came across this website http://citrinitas.com/history_of_viscom/modernists.html which was really quite interesting I was looking through the modernists section which had a nice collection of art throughout that era and I came across a graphic designer called Saul Bass. I saw a couple of examples of his work on this website, similar to the work I have just looked at (Obama campaign) using stencil like shapes and hand rendered type, although these examples were for movie posters between 1960's-70's.

I like the stencil like artwork and I really am growing fond of hand rendered type it adds a certain personality to the design that a screen based type couldn't provide. Seeing as the band want an upbeat party vibe I think this style of design could work and help to portray that it looks edgy and the use of hand rendered type creates movement and depth and could help portray this.  also have this idea that it will make the band look more original which I believe is what they are aiming for like the style of music. I like how above (Saint Joan) a mosaic effect has been used for the background it really makes the piece look 3d.