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Poster, Munich Olympics, Germany, 1936
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Poster, Munich Olympics, Germany, 1936
Poster advertising the Munich Olympics, Germany, 16 August to 3 September 1936. Date: 1936
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Allegorical Allegory Munchen Munich Olympic Olympics Years 1936 Games
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This striking poster advertises the historic 1936 Munich Olympics, held in Germany from August 16 to September 3, 1936. The image features an allegorical figure of a woman, symbolizing the Olympic spirit, triumphantly riding a horse with five horses in pursuit. The horses represent the five continents coming together in the spirit of friendly competition. The blue and brown color palette adds a sense of tranquility and harmony, while the gold accents signify the prestige and glory of the Olympic Games. The poster's bold typography and dynamic composition effectively convey the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event, which marked the 1,500th anniversary of the Olympic Games. The Munich Olympics, also known as the 'Nazi Olympics,' were significant for their political and cultural implications, as they took place during Adolf Hitler's reign in Germany. However, this poster focuses on the athletic and unifying aspects of the Olympics, celebrating the coming together of the world's best athletes to compete in various sports. The 1930s, or the '30s,' was an era of great social and political change, and the Munich Olympics served as a powerful symbol of unity and international cooperation amidst the turmoil of the time.
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