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[5 RINGS]

"These five rings -- blue, yellow, black, green and red -- represent the five parts of the world now encompassed by Olympism and ready to compete against each other. Moreover, the six colours (including the white background) thus combined represent those of all nations, without exception. The blue and yellow of Sweden, the blue and white of Greece, the French, English, American, German, Belgian, Italian and Hungarian tricolours, the yellow and red of Spain are side by side with the new Brazilian and Australian flags, the old Japan and the new China. It is a true international emblem."

Coubertin (Selected Writings II, p. 460, 1913).

 

Photo credit by Olympic posters  Museum
COMMENTS
Maz2001 said at 7:12 p.m. on Aug 7, 2008:
Nicely done tabblo. Thank you for showing the posters.
YorkJodi said at 7:16 p.m. on Aug 7, 2008:
Very interesting... Thanks!! Now... "Let the games begin"... good luck to everyone / every country!!
Debdog said at 9:40 p.m. on Aug 7, 2008:
so great Den!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cowgirl said at 10:03 p.m. on Aug 7, 2008:
You did an outstanding job on this. thanks so much and like Jodi said LET THE GAMES BEING.
Andre. said at 11:16 p.m. on Aug 7, 2008:
Cool collection
YonderCreature said at 12:57 a.m. on Aug 8, 2008:
What a collection! A fitting historical record to usher in the games!
Chilla said at 1:06 a.m. on Aug 8, 2008:
Brilliant tabblo and brilliantly timed!
Mirella said at 2:30 a.m. on Aug 8, 2008:
Thanks, Den. Very good idea. I didnt' know all the posters about Olimpic Games. Ciao, ciao
Mariusblack said at 2:50 a.m. on Aug 8, 2008:
this is great, mr. zen! very informative and cool. great lesson on pop culture. thanks for this! =)
Erich said at 2:52 a.m. on Aug 8, 2008:
Great collection of olympic artwork. Thanks for sharing and good luck to al athletes!
Tigerdba74 said at 10:26 a.m. on Aug 8, 2008:
Great Collection of Olympic Posters!
Chaitiamma said at 2:02 p.m. on Aug 8, 2008:
Great collection !!! Thanks for sharing !!!
Sirnicolay said at 9:10 p.m. on Aug 8, 2008:
w00hoo! I love the Olympics.. It's a bummer though that youtube has blocked all of the Beijing Olympics videos
Wildthing said at 2:51 p.m. on Aug 12, 2008:
Great set of posters. It's a pity that the unity of the Olympics is not reflected outside them to any meaningful degree.
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