The art of the olympics shows how the olympians achieved their goal. The gallery also includes the different types of olympics that are associated with the regular olympics. This also includes different ways to show the olympics such as stamps, sculptures, photos, medals, and even pop art. The reason why the art of the Olympics is special is because of how they unite others and bring countries together for amazing sportsmanship.
80c Special Olympics stamp, United States Postal Service, 2003-02-13, From the collection of: Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
This is a postage stamp that shows the special olympics victor. The art shows that the medal as an O for the word Olympics. Also the icon above the man shows people holding hands just like the man is.
Summer Olympics 1956, John Dominis, 1956-11, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
This photograph shows two olympic athletes hugging on the track. The reason why this picture is shown is because of how it resembles people who can compete against each other and come together.
Olympic Suite, mountain bike, Rosa Serra, 1995, From the collection of: The Olympic Museum
The scuplture shows a mountain biker for the olympics. The figure shows movement as the cyclist is peddling and the front part of the bike is lifted off the ground.
Canadian Flag - 2012 Summer Olympic Games (London) - Team Canada, Source: Canadian Olympic Committee / Comité olympique canadien, 2012, From the collection of: Canadian Heritage
This image shows the Canadian team holding up their country's flag. The Canadians show pride in who they are and are reapresent themselves in a honorable way. Also, this was in the 2012 olympics.
Olympic Column, Burton Morris, 2001, From the collection of: The Olympic Museum
This a pop art representation of an olympic column. The column also shows the olympic rings and the six stars. This was made by Burton Morris in the year of 2001 for the olympic museum.
33c Special Olympics stamp, United States Postal Service, 2000-05-02, From the collection of: Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
This is a special olympics medal that is 33 cents. The gold medal shows the people holding their hands in unity which represents the olympics. Competition and togetherness is what represents the game.
Albertville 1992, winner's medal, gold, Marie-Claude Lalique, 1992, From the collection of: The Olympic Museum
This is the gold medal of the XIV olymic games. The medal has the five olympic rings on top of the crystal. The location that the medal was made in is Albertville France.
29c Figure Skating stamp, United States Postal Service, 1992-01-11, From the collection of: Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
This is a figure skating stamp that is 29 cents. The ice skater shows beauty and skill with grace, this is one way that it shows how people were in the olympics. People had skill and could show off.
15c Special Olympics stamp, United States Postal Service, 1979-08-09, From the collection of: Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
This is a special olympics stamp that is 15c. The stamp represents the skill, sharing, and joy that the special olympics bring to everyone. It was made in 1979 and also has the special olympic symbol.
15c Olympics 1980 Speed Skating stamp, United States Postal Service, 1980-02-01, From the collection of: Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
This is a postal stamp that shows a speed skater in the 1980 olympics. The ice skater shows a lot of effort for speed which represents how the participants in the olympics do their best to win.
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