Art competitions at the 1948 Summer Olympics
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Art competitions were held as part of the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, Great Britain. Medals were awarded in five categories, for works inspired by sport-related themes.
1948 London Olympic medals being minted at the works of John Pinches in Clapham
Art competitions at the Summer Olympics
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Art competitions formed part of the modern Olympic Games during its early years, from 1912 to 1948. The competitions were part of the original intention of the Olympic Movement's founder, Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin. Medals were awarded for works of art inspired by sport, divided into five categories: architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture.
The 1928 Olympic Stadium, designed by Jan Wils, won the gold medal in architecture at the 1928 Olympics.
Alfréd Hajós is one of only two Olympians to have won medals in both sport and art competitions