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Question

i wanted to know how are called (and, who knows, where to find) those HUGE pictures that kodak (i guess, maybe i'm wrong) used as ads in the period after the II war. it was a revolutionary technique.
thanks
d.

Answer 1

Hi! Here is a link to the history of Kodak, and George Eastman. There are all kinds of information on this site, as well as the history chronically listed by periods of years.

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/kodakHistory/eastmanTheMan.shtml

The large outdoor posters you are referring to are briefly discussed in the year 1964 regarding the World's Fair.

At the 1964 New York World's Fair the Kodak pavilion was one of the ten largest buildings at that International Exposition. The "Tower of Photography," as it was called, featured the largest outdoor color prints ever exhibited. This is discussed, along with Kodak's connection to Disney, at The Kodak Konnection:

http://www.mouseplanet.com/articles.php?art=ww070110ws

Additionally, the well-known photographer Ansel Adams, who had a long-time connection with Kodak made giant Coloramas for Eastman Kodak Company (which hung in Grand Central Station).

Thanks for asking this question. I found it very interesting. Best wishes!

Answer 2

If memeory serves, Ansel Adams was responsible for many of those.