Academy Awards - Wikipedia
WEBThe Oscar statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, [21] is given to winners of each year's awards. Made of gold-plated bronze on a black metal base, it is 13.5 in (34.3 cm) tall, weighs 8.5 lb (3.856 kg), and depicts a knight rendered in Art Deco style holding a sword standing on a reel of film with five spokes.
12 Facts You Didn't Know About the Oscar Statue - Town
WEBJan 15, 2019 · Here are 12 facts you didn't know about the famed golden statuette, including why the statue is holding a sword, who Oscar was, and whether or not you're allowed to sell one.
Oscar Statuette | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts …
WEBthe most recognized trophy in the world, the oscar statuette has stood on the mantels of the greatest filmmakers in history since 1929.
Who was Oscar? A history of the Academy Awards statuette - BBC
WEBFeb 19, 2016 · Largely unchanging, the Oscar statuette has gleamed silently to attention through turbulent decades both within and without Hollywood. A curious and deeply covetable design, it remains...
How an Oscar statuette is made - CNN
WEBMar 10, 2023 · The Oscar statuette has been honoring the best in film since 1929. But its production has changed over the years. Photographer Christopher Payne goes behind the scenes to see how each award is...
Who Is the Oscar Statue Modeled After and What Is it Holding?
WEBMar 10, 2023 · The golden Oscars statue, designed by Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley, was inspired by Mexican actor and director Emilio Fernandez.
A Brief History of the Oscar Trophy - Architectural Digest
WEBFeb 7, 2020 · Oscar trophies are made of bronze and then covered in 24-karat gold. Photo: Dorith Mous. When likely Best Supporting Actor Academy Award winner Brad Pitt holds up his Oscar on February 9, it...
the oscar statue design: a brief history of film's greatest accolade
WEBFeb 27, 2017 · the oscar statue is probably the most recognizable award in the world: a golden man, holding a crusader's sword. but where do they all come from?
The Origins of the Oscar: How the Prized Statue Got Its Name and …
WEBFeb 27, 2016 · Since 1929, Hollywood has revolved around the golden Oscar statue. The prized award has gone through facelifts since first debuting as a knight figure. Here are five fun facts about the history...
Behind The Scenes: The Making Of The Oscar Statuette
WEBThe Oscar statuette—true to its original 1929 design—is the most recognized trophy in the world.
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