Civilização, No. 1 1928

Bernardo Marques made this magazine cover called Civilização No. 1 with graphic design elements in mind. It makes me think about the time when it was made. There's a sense of rhythm and repetition that really gets me going, ya know? I can imagine Marques, cigarette in hand, leaning over a drawing table, maybe with some jazz playing in the background, carefully crafting each line. What was it like to play with geometry like this? I wonder if he imagined the magazine covers of the future? The figures are so stylized and flattened, their bodies reduced to simple shapes, yet so alive and elegant. The color scheme is bold, with blacks and whites punctuated by splashes of bright pink. I love the way Marques uses color to create depth and movement. Like, that pink! Marques seems to be in conversation with other artists from the era, whether it be fashion, photography, or architecture. There's a sense of optimism, a belief in the power of art to shape and transform the world. And this is just a magazine cover!