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.
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.
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.
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...
A Brief History of the Oscar Trophy - Architectural Digest
WEBFeb 7, 2020 · On May 16, 1929, 15 statuettes, then made of gold-plated solid bronze, were handed out in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel’s Blossom Room. The ceremony lasted just 15 minutes. The silent movie...
Who was Oscar? A history of the Academy Awards statuette - BBC
WEBFeb 19, 2016 · Oscars statuette (Credit: Getty Images) The statuette has a rich, rumour-filled history – but was a dog really the first winner? Jonathan Glancey takes a look.
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. Each January, new ones are cast by Polich Tallix fine art foundry in New York’s Hudson...
How The Academy Awards, and Their Iconic Oscar, Came To Be - Variety
WEBFeb 11, 2023 · How The Academy Awards, and Their Iconic Oscar, Came To Be. A new book explodes longtime myths about the Academy's early goals and the statuette's look and nickname. By Tim Gray.
Academy Award | Categories, Rules, History, & Facts
WEB4 days ago · Academy Award, any of a number of awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize achievement in the film industry. The awards were first presented in 1929, and winners receive a gold-plated statuette commonly called Oscar. Learn more about the award, its categories, and history.
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?
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