Before getting to grips with the exciting plans for expofrance 2025, we take a look at the marvels that past fairs brought to global attention. The bureau of international expositions is usually abbreviated bie, from the organizations name in french. Material about worlds fairs, 18341916, in the smithsonian. The modernday worlds fair began with the london great exhibition of 1851, most famous. Many buildings are still used today and the gnomon tower become the symbol of the city of meridian. List of world expositions is an annotated list of every world exposition sanctioned by the. For the most part, only international fairs and expositions whose goals surpassed solely. Most of the host countries are western or have western origins, with some asian twentiethcentury latecomers and. Worlds fairs include exhibits from a significant number of countries and often have an entertainment zone in which visitors can enjoy rides, exotic attractions, and food and. To institute some form of regulation for the expositions, 43 countries signed a diplomatic convention in paris on nov. This is a list of international and colonial worlds fairs, as well as a list of national exhibitions, a comprehensive chronological list of worlds fairs with notable permanent buildings built. The list starts with research aids and general works first, followed by each country in alphabetical order and then the fairs by date. The worlds fair is an international exhibition meant to allow nations to showcase their achievements to a massive audience.
This revised and updated second edition of the book originally published as a historical dictionary of worlds fairs and expositions in 1990 includes new entries, including essays on the worlds fairs that will be held in zaragoza, spain, in 2008. This is a list of international and colonial world s fairs, as well as a list of national exhibitions, a comprehensive chronological list of world s fairs with notable permanent buildings built. For an annotated list of all worlds fairs sanctioned by the bureau international des expositions bie, see list of world expositions. Worlds fair simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Today, the iafe represents more than 1,100 fairs around the world, and more than 900 members from allied fields. In encyclopedia of worlds fairs and expositions, edited by john e. Forthcoming in princeton encyclopedia of poetry and poetics. Frederick pittera, a producer of international exhibitions and author of the history of worlds fairs in the encyclop.
Access to this subscription database is available onsite through any of the newberrys public computers. An expo 2000 resource on twenty previous worlds fairs and expositions from 1851 to 2000. Alphabetical list of worlds fairs by city worlds fair. Encyclopedia of worlds fairs and expositions walmart. The 1983 worlds fair in gobras city featured exhibits from over 80 countries, focused on the theme of building a prosperous and peaceful future for all people around the globe. World s fairs were closely connected to nationalism. The public display of photography at fairs, expositions, and exhibitions in the united states, 18471900.
Encyclopedia of worlds fairs and expositions mcfarland. The bureau covers all noncommercial international fairs lasting longer than three weeks that are. Top 10 captivating stories from worlds fairs listverse. Adam matthew publishes unique, multiarchive collection, unrivalled in scale and coverage marlborough, uk. The new entries include essays on the worlds fairs to. The world fairs and expositions area of the popular culture association invites proposals for its 2019 national conference, to be held 1518 april in philadelphia, pa. Box 8 souvenir book of the alaskayukonpacific exposition. This encyclopedia contains individual histories of each of the nearly 100 worlds fairs and expositions held in more than 20 countries since 1851. Like earlier fairs, the new york worlds fair relied heavily on corporate exhibitors, but the heavy involvement of the walt disney corporation in planning exhibits reflected the prominence of theme parks in american life and hinted at a major challenge to the worlds fair medium, namely how worlds fairs, if they were seen primarily as sources. Oddly, the last one took place almost as many years ago. In the space of 82 years, paris hosted six expositions universelles, or world fairs. Adam matthew, an awardwinning publisher of digital primary source content has today launched worlds fairs. A global history of expositions comprises not only official documents, correspondence, catalogues, and other publications from the fairs, but also diaries, souvenirs, posters, postcards, songs, music scores, and sound recordings of interviews and music. List of worlds fairs and expositions opengeofiction.
World expo and globalization source for information on a brief history of world expo. Research guide national museum of american history library. They were devised as a peaceful contest of nations. The new entries include essays on the worlds fairs to be held in zaragoza, spain, in 2008 and in shanghai, china, in 2010.
Europe although it does include fairs held in other parts of the world. Internationale, koloniale en uitvoerhandeltentoonstelling. This is a thorough revision and updating of the book originally published as a historical dictionary of worlds fairs and expositions in 1990. List of world expositions is an annotated list of every world exposition sanctioned by the bureau international des expositions bie, including those recognised retrospectively as they took place long before bie came into existence the designation world exposition or expo refers to a class of the largest, general scope exhibitions of 3 to 6 months duration. A worlds fair is a large exhibition of industry and culture. Encyclopedia of worlds fairs and expositions by john e. Pelle in the encyclopedia of worlds fairs and expositions, published in 2008, find 106 fairs worthy of treatment in the text and identify 249 alsorans. Documents from more than 200 fairs including the crystal palace exhibition of 1851 and the milan expo 2015.
The official sanctioning body is the bureau of international expositions usually abbreviated bie, from the organizations name in french, bureau international des expositions bieapproved fairs are divided into a number of types. Encyclopedia of worlds fairs and expositions jh libraries. At the beginning of the twentyfirst century, especially in the wake of the billiondollar loss sustained by the 2000 hannover exposition, many critics have suggested that, since world s fairs can no longer compete in a world dominated by television, theme parks, and the internet, the end of the era of world s fairs is once again in sight. For more worlds fairs and international expos, both prior to the establishment of the bureau of international expositions in 1928 and beyond, check out the worlds fair history quick list, including the fairs outside the united states which the united states participated in, and a few that they did not. Throughout the years, the iafe has remained true to its purpose of promoting and encouraging the development and improvement of agricultural fairs, shows, and expositions. It packs in photos and indepth details of the great world fairs and expositions, offering a coverage that provides details about each fair and its unique characteristics. The interviews are fascinating and offer insights into how visitors. Scientific and technological advancements and appeals for peace3. Now, along with osaka and manchester, the city is pitching for the opportunity to welcome the world again in 2025.
The outstanding focus provides lively discussion of elements unique to each world fair, covering its features, promotion, attractions and impact on its audience. The area covers all aspects of research on worlds fairs and universal expositions, including themespecific events such as commemorations, horticultural exhibitions, and. Books, catalogs, and ephemera from various worlds fairs and expositions. Encyclopedia of worlds fairs and expositions book, 2008. The following events have been registered by the bureau of international expositions. Most of the items in this collection were digitized by an outside vendor as part of a special project and are presented as access copies, that is, they are to be used primarily for informational purposes and do not necessarily represent a faithful copy of the original in regards to colors, page orientation, or the. This type of exhibition occurs since the middle of the 19th century. Buy encyclopedia of worlds fairs and expositions at.
The 206foottall 63meter pavilion was converted into the china art museum in 2012, with five floors of modern chinese art and a revolving roster of visiting exhibitions from some of the world. Besides the bie had already given their blessing to seattles 1962 fair only one u. Barans, this site features historical information and digitized photographs chronicling the 193940 new york worlds fair. The bureau of international expositions officially takes care of them. The international bureau of expositions bie was established to deal with the recognition, patronage, and authorization of international expositions. Expositions and worlds fairs, 18511939 manchester, england. It contains essays on the worlds fairs that will be held in zaragoza, spain, in 2008 and in shanghai, china, in 2010. Buy encyclopedia of worlds fairs and expositions by john e findling editor, kimberly d pelle editor online at alibris. Case studies of nine of the most significant fairs offer indepth analysis of their impact and legacy, including the 1851 great exhibition, london, 1893 chicago worlds columbian exposition and 193940 new york worlds fair. Many of the original essays have been revised and expanded. All world expositions are built around a theme which can be general industry, aviation or more specialized like the inauguration of the panama canal at the 1915 san francisco expo.
Putting the united states on the worlds stage expositions, or worlds fairs and they are now mo re commonly described, had their roots in medieval european trade fairs. A global history of expositions showcases a diverse range of primary source material to represent the origination and planning of fairs, the experience of visiting them, and the physical, cultural, and political legacies they leave behind. Showcasing the achievements of the industrial revolution2. For this update to the 1990 edition, findling and pelle coauthors, fair america bring together the work of nearly 75 field scholars, who recount details of the 100 international fairs and. Worlds fair, large international exhibition of a wide variety of industrial, scientific, and cultural items that are on display at a specific site for a period of time, ranging usually from three to six months. As expo 2010 shanghai gets under way, a look back at how international expositions have showcased our worlds progress and innovation. Worlds fairs and expositions collection contents, alphabetical by event dimensions are rounded up to the nearest centimetre a alaskayukonpacific exposition 1909. From the eiffel tower and the space needle to the invention of television, chewing gum and hot dogs, worlds fairs have shaped the modern. The bie bureau international des expositions which organizes the worlds fairs was established by an international convention signed in paris on 22 november 1928, with the following goals. International exhibitions, expositions universelles and. The problem was that the fair wasnt sanctioned by the bureau of international expositions because worlds fairs are limited to one year runs. For an annotated list of all world s fairs sanctioned by the bureau international des expositions bie, see list of world expositions.
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