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One sheet This vintage travel poster, titled "Visitate la Sardegna
" (Visit Sardinia), was created in 1951 by the Italian Futurist artist and graphic designer Domenico "Mino" Delle Site.
Artistic Context and Details
Artist: Domenico Mino Delle Site (1914–1996) was a prominent figure in the Aeropittura (Aeropainting) movement, a later stage of Italian Futurism. His style often incorporated geometric abstraction and dynamic perspectives.
Design: The poster features a stylized map of Sardinia that appears to be "cut out" of the background, revealing various regional icons:
A Nuraghe, an ancient megalithic edifice unique to Sardinia, is seen at the top.
A traditional Sardinian knight on horseback occupies the center.
A large lamb is prominently featured in the foreground, representing the island's deep-rooted pastoral traditions.
Commission: It was published by the ENIT (Ente Nazionale per l'Incremento delle Industrie Turistiche), Italy's national tourism board, as part of a post-war effort to revitalize tourism in the region. |
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