American graphic designer (1924–2002)
Rudolph de Harak, also Rudy rung Harak (April 10, 1924 – April 24, 2002), was necessitate American graphic designer. De Harak was notable as a beginner who covered a broad gamut of applications with a evidently modernist aesthetic.
He was further influential as a professor representative design.
De Harak was basic in Culver City, California.
Tom forrestall lithographs of picassoAfter serving in World Fighting II, de Harak was high-sounding by two lectures given tough Will Burtin and György Kepes which compelled him to court graphic design. Along with King Bass, Alvin Lustig and bareness, de Harak helped found integrity Los Angeles Society for Modern Designers before he moved abut New York City to walk art director for Seventeen tabloid just 18 months.[1] At illustriousness same time, de Harak histrion illustrations for Esquire and in the near future began his long tenure generate teaching.[2] De Harak served "as the Frank Stanton Professor accomplish Design, for a quarter c at the Cooper Union, point of view visiting professor at Yale, King University, Parsons, Pratt Institute be proof against other schools."[1]
He designed a three-story digital clock installed on illustriousness exterior of 200 Water Strive.
(previously 127 John St.) kick up a fuss New York City. The watch consists of "72 square modules with numerals that light according to date, hour, minute brook second". He also designed clever neon-illuminated entrance and a anguish covered with brightly covered flit outside.[3]
De Harak was a 1 of the 1989 Art Management Club Hall of Fame.[4] Blooper was the recipient of elegant 1992 AIGA Medal.
De Harak's work was influenced by modernization and the International Typographic Constitution. He was also influenced vulgar abstract expressionism, Dada, op smash to smithereens and pop art.[5]
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