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Armando Testa

1917 – 1992

Italian graphic designer, cartoonist, animator and painter

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About Armando Testa

Lived 1917 – 1992 (aged 74). Armando Testa was an Italian painter, advertising person, graphic designer and designer.

Armando Testa (23 March 1917 – 20 March 1992) was an Italian graphic designer, cartoonist, animator and painter.

Born in Turin, Testa worked as a typesetter until 20 years old. He was initiated to artistic career by abstract painter Ezio D'Errico, who was one of his professors at the Vigliardi-Paravia Printing School he attended. After winning a poster design contest in 1937, he started working in the advertising industry, and in 1946 abandoned his work as a printer and opened a graphic studio in his hometown. In 1956, he founded Studio Armando Testa along with his wife, Lidia, and associate Franco de Barberis, and their studio soon became one of Italy's largest agencies, partnering with Benton & Bowles in the United States and establishing several branches throughout Europe.

He was granted the Gold Medal of the Ministry of Education for his contribution to Visual Art in 1968.

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Who was Armando Testa?

Italian graphic designer, cartoonist, animator and painter (1917-1992)

When was Armando Testa born?

Armando Testa was born on 23 March 1917 in Turin.

When did Armando Testa die?

Armando Testa died on 20 March 1992 in Turin.

What was Armando Testa's occupation?

Armando Testa was a painter, advertising person, graphic designer and designer.

What nationality was Armando Testa?

Armando Testa was Italian.

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· Wikipedia: Armando Testa

· Wikidata: Q3623003

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