STAMPS, USEFUL WORKS OF ART

USEFUL WORKS OF ART. NC State Magazine reports that stamps “might be the most useful — and the most used — works of American art. About 44 billion were printed last year, passing through our mailboxes affixed to the corners of bills and invitations and holiday cards.” NC State College of Design Professor Meredith Davis, who recently served on the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee, agreed. “I don’t know another design activity that reaches so many people,” she said.