Overview
From ancient Greece to the present day, the Games have always been about beauty, strength, and sharing.Taking up this state of mind, Assouline has created this limited printed book, which is, ultimately, a work of art that pays tribute to the Olympic Games, as they finally return to their city of origin in 2004.
With powerful black and white master's photographs, this luxury set recreates the emotion and atmosphere of the Olympic legend, where athletes are turned into gods, and their gestures develop a timeless aestheticism. Encased in a slipcase, the hardcover volume contains a dozen 8 page sections filled with sublime and often unpublished photographs showing both ancient Greek architecture and the best sportsmen of all times.
Synopsis
From ancient Greece to the present day, the Games have always been about beauty, strength, and sharing.
Taking up this state of mind, Assouline has created this limited printed book, which is, ultimately, a work of art that pays tribute to the Olympic Games, as they finally return to their city of origin in 2004.
With powerful black and white master's photographs, this luxury set recreates the emotion and atmosphere of the Olympic legend, where athletes are turned into gods, and their gestures develop a timeless aestheticism. Encased in a slipcase, the hardcover volume contains a dozen 8 page sections filled with sublime and often unpublished photographs showing both ancient Greek architecture and the best sportsmen of all times.