Artefacts

Los Angeles 1984, commemorative medal for the design and the construction awarded to Paul PREJZA (USA).

Physical description

Obverse: Several stars and caption: "LA / 84 ; DESIGN · CONSTRUCTION ; PAUL PREJZA". Reverse: Games' emblem and caption: "GAMES of the XXIII OLYMPIAD ; · LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA ·". With suspension ring and ribbon with turquoise, orange and pink stripes.

Symbolized

Symbolically represented: Paul PREJZA

Materials

metal, plastic, textile

Colors

multi coloured, turquoise, pink, yellow

Dimension

ø 7.6 x 0.3 cm, 13.2 cm Longueur avec ruban, 3.3 x 11 x 15.4 cm Dimensions du coffret, 628 g Poids avec le coffret, 113 g

Type of item

Medals -> commemorative medal

Reference number

236006

Keywords

Los Angeles 1984, Olympic Games Olympic symbol Design emblem

Notes

Los Angeles 1984, commemorative medal for design and construction awarded to Paul PREJZA (USA). Paul Prejza was one of the creators of the Look of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 1984, a major undertaking with 43 art sites, 38 competition venues and three villages. The designers worked on a modular visual alphabet. Warm colours, iconic geometry and ephemeral materials transformed the city of Los Angeles. Donated by the designer