A 1936 poster, designed by Gert Sellheim, one of 58 pieces displayed in “Art Deco: Commercializing the Avant-Garde,” opening Sept. 28 at Poster House in Manhattan.

‘1001 Movie Posters’ Review: The Art of the Screen Teaser A movie poster is made to promote a film. Hung on a wall at home, it becomes an advertisement for a sense of self.