This illustrated essay traces the history of one of the leading exponents of<br>&quot; Swiss Graphic Design &quot; in the 1950s and 1960s. Josef Müller-Brockmann's<br>posters have become world famous for their ability to convey information with<br>great visual tension, a sense of drama, and an extreme economy of means.<br>He created a body of work in which timeless principles of visual communication<br>are inscribed. In addition to the posters, the image part presents examples<br>of logotypes, appearances, and exhibitions as well as numerous lesser-known<br>works in chronological order.