Chapter 17: The Modern Movement in America

As the Nazis began to take over Europe many Europeans moved to America, including many graphic designers. These designers brought with them their talent and ideas which greatly influenced graphic design in America. The closing of the Bauhaus by the Nazis caused modern design to disperse throughout the world along with its faculty, students, and alumni. These immigrants brought almost nothing with them to the United States except their talent but greatly influenced the course of graphic design. Their influence can be seen in World War II posters and magazine covers.

I found it interesting that magazines such as Seventeen and Vogue were being printed at this time.

What was the reasoning behind the WPA's Federal Art Project?