
Vintage art posters are collected by thousands of people around the world. For many, they represent an era in which art was created by hand, rather than being computer generated. Other people simply like them for the nostalgic kitsch.
Vintage art posters were often created to highlight a particular city or other geographic area. Posters of the San Francisco Bay Bridge or the New York City skyline were once commonly hung in travel agencies, airports and train stations. National parks were also often advertised in this manner.
Vintage art posters are also commonly created around a magazine cover or a well-known work of art. Classic paintings by many prominent American artists such as Norman Rockwell are quite popular. Pop art enthusiasts often seek out posters depicting famous music magazine covers or band posters.