Artefacts

Los Angeles 1984, sketch of the decoration of the Look of the Games.

Physical description

Sketch of the decoration of the Look of the Games.

Created

Created: Annette DEL ZOPPO Created: Jerde Created: Sussman/Prejza

Materials

paper

Colors

transparent, multi coloured

Dimension

12 x 29 cm

Literature

TRAYTE, David J.. Olympic Theatrics on the Global Stage: Evaluating the effects of temporary and permanent event structures on historic urban landscapes. Savannah: College of Art and Design, 2013. AAF 20th Anniversary Report: Serving Youth through Sport, The Legacy of the 1984 Olympic Games. Los Angeles: LA84 Foundation, 2004.

Type of item

-> Archives and Documents

Reference number

109549

Keywords

Organisation of the Olympic Games drawing Los Angeles 1984, Olympic Games visual identity

Notes

The principal aim of the design programme was to transform the 75 separate sites of the 1984 Los Angeles Games into one coherent group. The basic element for this was the colour palette. The lively colours ensured that the decor of the city and Games sites was simple and fun.