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Lucien De Roeck: de l’affiche à la lettre, Racine, 2015

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French edition by Anne Carre (Author), Karl Scheerlinck (Author)
‘Graphic designer, typographer, illustrator and poster designer, this Belgian artist showed undeniable talent. The precision of the lines, the spirit of synthesis, the refinement of the line and the imagination confer on the work of De Roeck a character of a surprising modernity. Original posters, press cartoons, sketchbooks, paintings and drawings will allow the public to discover this artist who was also the teacher of Pierre Alechinsky and Jean-Michel Folon at the La Cambre school (ENSAV).’

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  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Lucien De Roeck
  • Year: 2015
  • Client/Publisher: Racine
  • Size: 201mm x 270mm

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Lucien De Roeck - de l'affiche à la lettre, Racine, 2015
Lucien De Roeck – de l’affiche à la lettre, Racine, 2015

 

Lucien De Roeck - de l'affiche à la lettre, Racine, 2015
Lucien De Roeck – de l’affiche à la lettre, Racine, 2015

 

Lucien De Roeck - de l'affiche à la lettre, Racine, 2015
Lucien De Roeck – de l’affiche à la lettre, Racine, 2015
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