7. What visual technique is used in the typography?

It uses blocky, geometric sans-serif letters

9. What aspect of social change is reflected in the poster?

The rise of mass transportation in Europe

10. How did Cassandre's work influence modern graphic design?

It emphasized simplicity, bold typography, and geometric layouts

3. How does Cassandre create a sense of speed in the poster?

Through exaggerated perspective lines

6. Who was the target audience for this poster?

Affluent travellers and business professionals

8. How does the use of contrast affect the poster?

It enhances the sense of depth and drama

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Nord Express Poster – SQA Higher Design Revision

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Revision quiz for AM Cassandre's Nord Express Graphic Design poster

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5. What colour palette does the poster primarily use?
Blue, yellow, and green
Bright neon colours
Black, white, grey, and red
Pastel shades
2
4. Which design movement influenced Cassandre’s poster?
Bauhaus
Art Deco
Surrealism
Pop Art
3
7. What visual technique is used in the typography?
It uses blocky, geometric sans-serif letters
It mimics handwriting
It is heavily detailed with serifs
It is hand-drawn and decorative
4
1. What was the primary function of the Nord Express poster?
To showcase Cassandre’s artistic skills
To promote Art Deco as a movement
To display new printing techniques
To advertise a railway service
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9. What aspect of social change is reflected in the poster?
The focus on traditional art methods
The decline of train travel
The rise of mass transportation in Europe
A rejection of modernity
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10. How did Cassandre's work influence modern graphic design?
It emphasized simplicity, bold typography, and geometric layouts
It promoted highly detailed, realistic painting techniques
It rejected modernism in design
It introduced the use of 3D modeling
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2. What printing method was used to produce the Nord Express poster?
Etching
Digital printing
Screen printing
Lithography
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3. How does Cassandre create a sense of speed in the poster?
Through exaggerated perspective lines
By using bright colours
By including smoke details
By adding motion blur
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6. Who was the target audience for this poster?
Children
Students and young artists
Farmers and rural workers
Affluent travellers and business professionals
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8. How does the use of contrast affect the poster?
It enhances the sense of depth and drama
It creates a soft, calming effect
It causes the design to feel cluttered
It makes details difficult to see

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