Saul Bass was an American graphic designer and filmmaker known for his innovative movie title sequences and film posters from the 1950s-1960s. He used simple geometric shapes and minimalist designs to set the mood of films, differing from typical posters showing celebrities. His work, inspired by Bauhaus and Russian constructivism, encouraged active viewer participation. Bass' title sequences for films like "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" and "The Man with the Golden Arm" influenced many to see them as a new art form within films.

1. Saul BassBy Laurena Etwi

2. Who is he?
• May 8, 1920 – April 25, 1996
• American graphic designer and Academy award winning
film maker
• Greatest work- motion picture title sequences
design, corporate logos and film posters

3. His posters
• Saul Bass’ used simple shapes and images on his
posters and titles to help capture the mood of a film
• This differs from the usual photo of celebrities on
posters
• Highly inspired and influenced by Bauhaus & Russian
constructivism who created work that encouraged
the viewer to be active

4. His movie title sequences
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5. How did he influence others
• His work inspired many to see Movie Title sequences
and posters rather as a form of art
Mainly due to his known movie title sequences such as:
• “It’s a mad mad mad mad world”
• “The man with the golden arm”
And also posters for movies such as:
• “Precious”
• “The shining”

6. Did it influence me?
I decided to look at Saul Bass’ work as I found that he
broke conventions of known and existing film
sequences and movie title sequences. This is something
I would like to try and further develop, however this is
just an idea and I am not certain that this will suit my
own work.