African American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos
protesting racial segregation in the United States in 1968. Hitler
watching the Berlin Olympics in 1936. Michael Phelps' photo finish
in the 100-meter butterfly to win his seventh of a record eight
medals in 2008. Since its creation in 1896, the Olympic Games have
produced iconic images such as these, from the second the Olympic
flame is lit at the lavish opening ceremony to the moment that same
flame is extinguished at its close. As billions across the globe
watch this showcase of fitness, strength, and skill, few understand
how the pictorial legacy of the Games continues to shape the way
the events are viewed today."Olympic Visions" explores how painters
and sculptors, photographers and filmmakers, and architects and
designers have helped to affect the consciousness of spectators
around the world. Mike O'Mahony describes and analyzes images such
as documentary photographs and posters made of the Olympics
throughout history. He also looks at the many special objects,
including coins, medals, and sculptures, that have been made to
commemorate the games. His detailed insights into the world of
Olympic artifacts, combined with the beautiful illustrations
included here, present a crucial addition to our understanding of
the games and the way we watch them. With the next Olympic Games
beginning in London in July, "Olympic Visions" will be an essential
companion to viewers tuning in to cheer on their national teams to
triumph and glory.
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