Steven Heller, co-author of Anatomy of Design, recently spoke about pictorial influences and origins of graphic design at the Paul Rand Lecture Series. I found the lecture to be quite entertaining and would like to share some of the imagery he discussed.
St Sebastion

X-Rays

Skulls

Open Mouths

Type on Bodies

Bodies Made of Type

Graffiti Mustache

Eyes, Flags, and Blinds

Legs

Some are done […]