The British Library’s major exhibition, ‘Breaking the Rules:The Printed Face of the European Avant Garde 1900-1937’ explores the creative transformation which took place in Europe during the first four decades of the 20th century – a revolution which encompassed visual art, design, photography, literature, theatre, music and architecture. Each style is traditionally regarded as a movement in itself but for the first time they are brought together to explore common themes and the creative transformation which took place at the time as well its continuing impact on contemporary culture.