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Jean Carlu
Jean Carlu: Pioneer of Visual Branding and WWII Propaganda Jean Carlu (1900–1997) stands as a significant figure in French graphic design, celebrated primarily for his distinctive Art Deco and Cubist posters—particularly those produced during World War II to bolster American industrial output. Born in , he was the younger brother of architect Jacques Carlu, whose monumental Palais de Chaillot in Paris exemplifies modernist architectur…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jean Carlu's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Jean Carlu's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
