A bill or placard for posting often in a public place; especially; one that is decorative or pictorial
Public notice used for advertising or propaganda, often illustrated. The poster was first produced in France during the mid-19th century, its development facilitated by the use of color lithography. Poster artists include Jules Chéret, John Millais, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Charles Dana Gibson (1867–1944), Alphonse Mucha, and Pablo Picasso. Poster art flourished again in the 1960s, with the advent of Psychedelic art and artists such as Rick Griffin (1944–1991) and Stanley Mouse (1921– ) in the us and Michael English (1942– ) in the uk.
A sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; SYN. placard, notice, bill, card.