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Advertisement for the Press Art School
Advertisement for the Press Art School. run by art critic and writer, Percy Bradshaw. The correspondence course was recommended as a way to gain new skills for employment and to pass the time while serving in the armed forces during the First World War. Date: 1916
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Amidst the turmoil and uncertainty of the First World War, the pursuit of knowledge and creativity took on new significance for soldiers seeking solace and skills for the future. In this advertisement from 1916, Percy Bradshaw, an esteemed art critic and writer, invites potential students to enroll in his Press Art School, a correspondence course designed to teach drawing, sketching, and cartooning through the post. The advertisement features a charming illustration of a soldier, pencil in hand, intently studying a sketch of a comrade. Surrounded by the paraphernalia of war, he finds joy and escape in the creative process. The tagline, "A Hobby that Pays," speaks to the practical benefits of the course, as well as the potential for personal fulfillment. Bradshaw's Press Art School offered a unique opportunity for soldiers to expand their horizons and acquire valuable skills during their time in the armed forces. With lessons in drawing, sketching, and cartooning, students could learn to create caricatures, illustrations, and even political cartoons, providing them with a versatile and marketable skillset. As the war raged on, the importance of education and self-improvement became increasingly apparent. Bradshaw's Press Art School provided a means for soldiers to not only pass the time but also to gain new skills that could serve them well in their post-war lives. This advertisement is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity.
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