Did I tell you we're moving?
Yup. Packing and sorting and trashing GALORE!
Hence, the theme of this week's Wednesday Work: the Posters of the WPA (Work Progress Administration). Felt fitting for all the heavy lifting we've been doing.
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I chose this one especially for The Sea.
I am sure you are all familiar with some sort of variation of the poster above, but are you familiar with the posters below?
While the WPA was prominent with the onset of WWII, they were not designed in response to wartime. The WPA was an agency formed during the era of the New Deal (a series of economic projects passed by Congress during the first term of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. )
The WPA employed millions to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects.
It fed children, redistributed food, clothing, and housing.
The WPA was also concerned with the community's quality of life,
Health,
And clean teeth, (my favorite)
(source)You can learn more about the WPA here and see more of this wonderful collection of print work and design here.
Propoganda? Sure, but what isn't?
Alright, alright - back to work!
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