These are fascinating -- once again, great research!
It's worth noting that posters are still quite a thing in France, from the huge ads for cultural events in the métro, to posters for all types of events glued up around smaller cities and villages. I think towns may have to have some sort of "affichage public" space. However, advertising posters for products have disappeared.
I have a Parisian friend here in Aveyron who has mentioned that she never knows about the cultural events here because she can't see metro posters!
These are fascinating -- once again, great research!
It's worth noting that posters are still quite a thing in France, from the huge ads for cultural events in the métro, to posters for all types of events glued up around smaller cities and villages. I think towns may have to have some sort of "affichage public" space. However, advertising posters for products have disappeared.
I have a Parisian friend here in Aveyron who has mentioned that she never knows about the cultural events here because she can't see metro posters!
Loved your article!
Thank you!