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The Art of the Olympics

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The Olympic Art Games

This chapter explores the unique inclusion of literature and other artistic competitions in the Olympic Games, tracing its origins to Pierre de Coubertin's vision. It examines the challenges and changes in perspective around amateurism in the arts, ultimately leading to the discontinuation of these competitions after the 1948 London Games.

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