An advertisement, generally printed on a large piece of paper, which is posted on a wall in a public place. A poster may or may not be intentionally produced to become an art commodity as well as an advertisement.
A printed reproduction of a two-dimensional work of art should not be called a poster unless it's intended to be an advertisement.
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Offers posters from old masters via cartoons and movieposters towards modern art, many search criteria available and secure payment servers. www.posterwell.com
Features framed and unframed prints by W.R. MacAskill, Robert Duncan, and Mary Smith. Also offers wholesale framing supplies. Located in Nova Scotia, Canada. www.nationalart.ca
Hangaclub goes shopping for bargains in the woodblock print shops of Tokyo, and makes their selection available to people around the world. www.hangaclub.com
Search posters and prints by artist, style, title, or new arrivals, also provides a guide to the major movements in the history of art. www.artrepublic.com
Features art reproduction prints with a search feature. Also offers art related travel packages, and an art cafe discussion area. Located in the UK. www.printsforallseasons.com