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One sheet famous vintage travel poster titled
"Orient Calls".
Poster Details
Artist: Munetsugu Satomi (1900–1995), a notable Japanese graphic designer.
Date: The original poster was created in 1936.
Purpose: The poster was designed to promote the Oriental Tourist Conference, the first of which was held in Tokyo in 1935. It was used to encourage tourism throughout the East Asian region.
Design: The Art Deco-style illustration blends abstract, stylized figures representing various Asian cultures with modern modes of transport, such as an airplane and an ocean liner, to highlight the accessibility of the region. The outline of an elephant and a map of East and Southeast Asia are also visible in the design. |
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