C O U R T E S Y B E G I N S W I T H P O S T E R S
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C O U R T E S Y B E G I N S W I T H P O S T E R S
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Posters are designed to be both eye-catching and informative. They are used for many purposes such as a tool for advertisements for events, musicians and also films. They provide for a platform of a one-way communication to relay a message to the public. They are also used for the reproductions of artworks, particularly famous works that generally cost lower compared to the original artwork.
The National Courtesy Campaign started in June 1979 by the Ministry of Culture. It was to promote a pleasant living environment among Singaporeans. Initially, the purpose was to encourage Singaporeans to be polite towards the tourists. Now it has become a part of every Singaporeans' daily 'chores'. From standing left on the escalator to give way to others to lining up behind a red line to allow alighting passengers easier to alight. As eye-catching as the designs of the poster may seem, there are subtle hints of the being imperious and stipulating. |
