Ever since the first car was produced, it's been an art object
as well as a practical device. We love to look at all sorts of
cars. We care about our own cars and we are very aware of what
they say about us and our tastes. A red sports car makes a very
different statement from a gray van.
Why do we spend so much time and money keeping up the finish of
our cars? Again, it's an artistic matter, perhaps a combination
of pride of ownership with the knowledge that people somehow
identify us with what we drive around in.
Car art isn't limited to just the cars themselves. There are
many forms of art that use cars. Whether or not you consider
advertising an art form or a nuisance, the many ads for cars --
or for other things but using cars in them -- are a significant
part of the history of car art.
Another form of car art is movies. Films use cars in them, to
further the plot of course, but also to make statements about
who the characters are. A lot of the wild rides you can enjoy
vicariously in a movie or TV show would not be fun in person!
Well, they might be, but they are beyond the reach of most
people.
Paintings and photographs of cars are another realm that people
have devoted themselves to. You can most easily own some of
these through the wide selection of car posters available. If
you love the elegant lines of a Lamborghini or Porsche, you can
have one on your walls if not parked in your garage.
Car posters cover many topics. As well as celebrating rare and
expensive cars, there are posters that offer a humorous look at
our culture, that show great moments in car racing, that outline
the history of the Mustang or other cars, that reflect the Art
Deco look of bygone times, that show good-looking celebrities
standing by a car, and much more.
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