The Art of Advertising: Collecting Memorabilia
In our modern, digital world, it’s not surprising that so many of us are drawn to the nostalgic allure of antique and vintage advertising signs. This is their history and their value on the market.
In our modern, digital world, it’s not surprising that so many of us are drawn to the nostalgic allure of antique and vintage advertising signs. This is their history and their value on the market.
A forerunner of curvature in wood, Michael Thonet revolutionized furniture, especially in public spaces in Austria in the mid-19th century. This went well beyond the realm of universal exhibitions, where his work has been both exhibited and awarded.
The color white is often associated with peace, holiness, innocence and purity, and there's a long history of artists using the shade to align their subjects with these virtues.