Artefacts

Reference record. Barcelona 1992, torch.

Physical description

Caption:"XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992" on the handle with the Games' emblem. Abandonment of the classical symmetry, plain style, latin and contemporary characters.

Created

Created: André RICARD Created: Kromschröder Created: Vilagrasa

Materials

metal, aluminium

Colors

gold, silver, red

Dimension

ø 18 x 66 cm, 1'200 g

Literature

LENNARTZ, Karl. Olympische Siege: Medaillen, Diplome, Ehrungen. Berlin : Sportverlag, cop. 2000. 474 p. ISBN 3-328-00865-9. BORGERS, Walter. Olympic Torch Relays. Kassel: Agon Verlag, 1996. ISBN 3-928562-29-0. Official report of the Games of the XXV Olympiad Barcelona 1992, volume III / [ed. COOB'92]. Barcelona : COOB'92, 1992, 1992. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2008. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2011. O'MAHONY, Mike. Olympic Visions : Images of the Games through History. London: Reaktion Books Ltd, 2012. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2016. Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques. Torches et relais de la flamme des Jeux Olympiques d'été de Berlin 1936 à Paris 2024 . Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques, 2024 Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques. Torches and torch relays of the Olympic Summer Games from Berlin 1936 to Paris 2024 . Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques, 2024 Molzberger, Ansgar. The Olympic Torch Relay, its Origin and Significance . Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques, 2024

Type of item

Torches and accessories -> torch

Reference number

140402

Keywords

Barcelona 1992, Olympic Games Olympic flame Olympic symbol Olympic Torch Relay