General Overview of Effective Posters in Islamic Revolution of Iran and their Symbolic Connotations

Art is one of the highly effective means of promulgation and demonstration of culture. Among the different kinds of art graphic designing is considered as one of the most important means for its suggestiveness and visual effect. Islamic Revolution in Iran formed a new historical and cultural identity for Iranians, so that great change in every class of society happened. And both intellectuals and common people joined the stream to advance the objectives of the Revolution. Artists and among them graphic designers were among the heralds who played an important role in this way. They made great movement in the Revolution. By creating beautiful and effective works of art without mentioning their names in their works, artists start a new stage in the life of people and themselves. They also changed the way this art had been evaluated by people, and also they could save the art from absurdity and nothingness, and made it purposeful and used it in accordance with the human values, dignity and heavenly values. [Hamid Alami. General Overview of Effective Posters in Islamic Revolution of Iran and their Symbolic Connotations. Life Sci J 2012;9(3):2612-2614] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 378