1972 Munich Olympic Games poster, reproduced as a coloured postcard by the I.O.C. in 1985 and contained in Card Wallet.
Object Type
Documents and books/Document/Card/Postcard
Date Used
1972
1985
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A postcard of a poster. Using purple, blue, green,and white, the design features many interweaving, tent-like structures. These represent the tent roof of the Olympic Stadium, as well as the roofs of other buildings within the Olympic Park complex. An illustration of the Olympic Tower is featured in this design. The poster implies the unity of all nations under the umbrella of Olympism, which is also implied in the architecture of the Olympic Park buildings. Hence, this poster is known as the "Zeitdach" poster. 'Zeitdach' roughly translates as "temporary roof". Inscription: 'Munchen 1972 26.8.-10.9.'. The Munich Olympic Games "Spirale" emblem also features. Designed by Otl Aicher, this poster was reproduced as a postcard by the I.O.C. in 1985.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 148 W: 105 D: 1mm (H: 5 13/16 W: 4 1/8 D: 1/16")
Associated Event
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Date Used
1972
1985
1985
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.14.28
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