The sources available at the musée du Louvre make it possible to trace the history of the Olympic Games from their origin in ancient Greece. The author gives an overview of the evolution of certain sports such as javelin throwing, wrestling, running, declamatory art and poetry, events contested a millennium...
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The sources available at the musée du Louvre make it possible to trace the history of the Olympic Games from their origin in ancient Greece. The author gives an overview of the evolution of certain sports such as javelin throwing, wrestling, running, declamatory art and poetry, events contested a millennium before our era.
Ready to unravel the secrets of the Olympic Games?
A little book to discover how Ancient Greece inspired our Olympic Games...
Competitions as exciting as ours and yet very different! A wonderful dive into the world of sports and the collections of Greek Antiquities at the musée du Louvre.
Exhibition Olympism, Modern Invention, Ancient Legacy at the musée du Louvre from April 24 to September 16, 2024.
From 6+
French
64 pages
Co-publishing Éditions courtes et longues / Louvre éditions
French
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