Artefacts

Beijing 2008, paper scroll with a poem to promote the Games in China.

Physical description

Frieze all around the scroll with drawings of red dragons. In the middle, scenes taken from Chinese paintings and Greek friezes and two representations of red Chinese seals. Poem write in English and Chinese: "The golden imperial palace heaven / The sound of music from the paradise / Cheering cordially for China / Singing heartily for the Olympics". In the lower part, representation of Olympic sports.

Materials

paper

Colors

red, yellow, white, black

Dimension

ø 5.5 x 40 cm boîte, 35 x 84 cm