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Al Parker (1906-85), a 1928
graduate of the School of
Art, was one of the most
successful and influential
illustrators of the 1940s,
'50s and '60s. He defined
the progressive look of
illustration from the 1940s
through the '60s, and created
an idealized reflection
of the baby boom generation
with his series of covers
for Ladies' Home Journal,
in which mother and daughter
wear matching outfits and
enjoy life together. Parker's
innovative point of view
always made his work stand
out from that of other illustrators,
and he constantly varied
his style and mediums to
best fit the requirements
of the assignment. His pictures
were full of personal touches,
using carefully selected
props and gestures in a
manner that invited a closer
look. He also was a trendsetter;
his models were depicted
in the latest fashions,
inspiring his readers to
follow.
Next
 Washington
University will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2003-04.
Special programs and events will be announced as the yearlong
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