Cinema Arts Collection

The PAI Cinema Arts Collection is an art gallery with posters and photos for sell and a visual encyclopedia of Classic Hollywood. Whether you’re a casual movie fan, a serious art collector, or even researching vintage films we’re working to find something that’s perfect for your needs.

Collection Overview The artwork and photography in the gallery can be divided into five art categories or styles. Film Promotional Art: this is the art of creating boffo box office including Movies Posters, Lobby Cards, Trade Ads, Fan Magazine Art, Publicity Photos, Candid Snapshots, Celebrity Portraits and Caricatures, etc… Film Production Art: the work product from the film trades (its what it takes to make a movie) including Costume Sketches, Set Design Sketches, Storyboards, Matte Paintings, and other Special Effects Elements, etc… Film Production Stills: more work product and photo documentation used to create cinema magic, including Backstage Photos, Wardrobe and Make-up Test Shots, Set Stills, Continuity Shots, etc… Hollywood Glamour Photography:stunning celebrity studio portraits by master photographers, the very definition of classic glamour and style. Show Biz History: Unique photo collection of filmmakers, studios and theaters, originally used for everything from publicity to insurance claims, to rental catalogues.

Collection Highlights Within the gallery listing you’ll find some legendary art portfolios including the Last Sitting of Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern, the famed Last Photos of Marilyn by George Barris, Milton Greene’s incredible Portraits of an Era exhibition, the stunning Garbo portfolios by CS Bull, and the celebrated Gerogre Hurrell Portfolios.

Other Cool Stuff In addition to the artwork and photography presented in our gallery you’ll also find a video channel dedicated to classic films and a series of journals that explore classic Hollywood lore.

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