Take a trip back in time to Tsarist and Communist Russia with these stunning and rarely-seen early 20th century advertising posters.
Aside from featuring amazing graphic design, they also serve as social commentary on the consumerist culture during Russia’s tumultuous pre-revolutionary period, and the Soviet era that came after.
The posters created before the revolution display Art Nouvea design elements and reflect a sophistication and luxury that was lost when the Communists came to power; those posters were largely generic, tasteless and sometimes downright creepy.
From crawfish dining on candy to bars of soap on the moon, these surreal and elaborately detailed posters will make you marvel at the machinations of a bygone regime.
View some posters below and check out more at Dark Roasted Blend.
[via Dark Roasted Blend]