This collection of pictogram history posters was designed by H-57 creative agency as a part of their collaborative project with the website First Floor Under. The posters are designers’ take on famous biographies, real and fictional, expressed in not more than three or four steps. Thus, the lives of Michael Jackson, Hitler, Darth Vader, Jesus, Marie Antoinette, Napoleon, Bruce Lee and Caesar were summarized in a pictographic and humorous way. And, according to H-57, more similar works are coming.
With the popularity of typography and infographics on the rise, we see a lot of movie and music posters, art and literary works getting beautiful minimalist makeovers. These H-57 historic strips are a noteworthy addition to the array of inspiring designs.
Description from H-57
We want to create many of them to give our point of view on the most famous world stories. Unfortunately, the ones with tragic ending are the funniest and most interesting.
We have a new addition to My Modern Shop! H-57 is a creative studio in Milan established by designer Matteo Civaschi. Back in 2011, we first featured their clever pictogram history posters, and then in 2013, their hilarious pictogram movie posters came to light. We're excited to announce that we've now teamed up with H-57 in selling their trademark pictogram posters of popular movies like The Matrix, Alien and Lord of the Rings as well as posters you may not have seen until now.
The posters are all in their "Shortology" style, their minimal way of storytelling using infographic icons and simple steps. We'll be carrying 13 of their works in My Modern Shop. Below are the movie posters you've come to know and love.
