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Halfsheet "Gastronomic Italy", a famous Art Deco pictorial culinary map designed by Italian illustrator Umberto Zimelli in 1931. Commissioned by the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT), this map was distributed as a folding promotional brochure to introduce international travelers to Italy's diverse regional delicacies and wines.Key Features of the MapArt Deco Design: It features vibrant tones of blue, gold, and red, stylized typography on scrolls, a decorative geometric compass rose, and mythological marine creatures.Regional Specialties: The map displays localized dishes, cheeses, wines, and ingredients woven into their respective geographic regions. Highlights include Pesto in Liguria, Gorgonzola in Lombardy, Bistecca and Chianti in Tuscany, Pizza and Ricotta in Campania, and Cannoli and Marsala in Sicily.Cultural Context: Created during the interwar era, the map represents a historical push to document and promote regional food cultures to boost domestic pride and international tourism. |
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