From 1912 to 1948 Olympic Medals are awarded for achievements in architecture, literature, music, painting and sculpture

From 1912 to 1948, were awarded medals of the Olympic Games is not only the athletes, but also artists. Back in the late 19th century by Pierre de Coubertin, offering to revive the Olympic Games, I expressed the idea that you need to compete in sports disciplines, and in various fields of art, and the works must be related to the sport. There were five major medal nominations: architecture, literature, music, painting and sculpture. However, after the Olympic Games in 1948, it became clear that almost all the participants of the competition - the professionals who make the art of money, and it was decided to replace these contests just cultural exhibitions.

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