Pictorial map of Auvergne, Provinces of France, 1951

The "Jacques Liozu map of Auvergne" is a large-scale map of the French region of Auvergne created by Jacques Liozu in 1951. The map is notable for its highly stylized and abstract design. It features bold, geometric shapes and bright, contrasting colors.

The map is divided into different sections, each of which represents a different aspect of the region. For example, one section depicts the landscape and natural features of Auvergne, while another section shows the region's historic landmarks and cultural sites.

The map was commissioned by the Tourist Office of Auvergne and was intended to promote tourism in the region. It was widely distributed and helped to establish Liozu's reputation as a graphic designer.

Today, the map is considered a masterpiece of mid-century modern design and is highly sought after by collectors. It is also on display in several museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Musée d'art moderne et contemporain de Saint-Étienne Métropole in France.

Jacques Liozu (1907-1995) was a French painter and sculptor who is associated with the School of Paris. Liozu was born in Grenoble, France, and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Lyon. He moved to Paris in 1929 and became a part of the artistic community there.

Liozu's early work was influenced by cubism and abstraction, but he later turned to a more figurative style. He is best known for his still life paintings, which often featured everyday objects such as bottles and bowls. He also created a number of sculptures in bronze and plaster.

Liozu's work was exhibited widely in France and internationally, including at the Salon d'Automne and the Salon des Tuileries. He was awarded the Prix des Peintres Témoins de leur Temps in 1952 and the Grand Prix de la Critique in 1960.

Liozu was also a teacher and a writer on art. He published several books on art theory and criticism, including "Le Langage plastique" and "La Peinture abstraite." He died in Paris in 1995.