In so many little ways, the citizenry are daily reminded of their national place in a world of nations. 
? Michael Billig, Banal Nationalism, 1995.

Stamps exhibit national taste and make images globally accessible through mass production and distribution. Countries often commission notable artists for stamp designs, employing their abilities to visualize messages and create recognizable symbols. These artists draw on their country?s history as well as their own style to establish a national aesthetic.