Question

How many AIGA medals were awarded in 1921?

Answer 1

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) did not begin awarding medals until 1920, and the first medals were awarded in 1921. In 1921, a total of six AIGA medals were awarded to distinguished individuals for their contributions to the field of graphic design. The recipients of the first AIGA medals in 1921 were Frederic W. Goudy, Daniel Berkeley Updike, Will Bradley, Thomas Maitland Cleland, D.B. Updike, and Carl Purington Rollins. These medals are recognized as one of the highest honors in the field of graphic design.

Answer 2

According to AIGA's official website, the AIGA Medal has been awarded annually since 1920, with the exception of 1944 and 1945 during WWII. The number of medals awarded in each year varies and is at the discretion of the AIGA Medal jury.

Answer 3

The AIGA Medal was first awarded in 1920, and no medals were awarded in 1921. The first recipient of the AIGA Medal was Frederic W. Goudy, who received it for his contributions to the field of typography.