Ikonographia Archives provides a unique lens into American and international popular culture, showcasing the work of illustrators, photographers, and designers, focusing on 20th-century advertisements. A Story is the core module of Ikonographia. It’s a curated collection of images on a given topic, surrounded by all available contexts, including historical background and text transcripts.
Bugatti Posters
Ettore Bugatti himself designed his cars. He also often designed or supervised the making of the company documentation and factory designs. Ettore also hired the best artist for the posters and advertisement in general.
Middle Ages Vandals
Graffiti or tagging is not only a modern artistic expression. We see examples as far back as the middle ages. The post showcases several examples of this practice on the frescoes of the stunning Basilica of San Zeno in Verona, Italy built in the eleventh century.
1926. The Complete Love Story betweeen Tonino and Amelia
A Passionate Kiss Ferrara, Italy, March 1926. A passionate kiss started an aching love story told through a series of postcards between the two lovers, that always brought back to that first kiss. The correspondence lasted about two years but we believe the romance...