Oto Skulme

Latvian graphic designer (1889-1967)
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Oto Skulme

Summary

Oto Skulme is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jēkabpils[2]. He was born on July 27, 1889[3]. He died in Riga[4]. He died on March 22, 1967[5]. He worked as a graphic designer[6], painter[7], and graphic artist[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Oto Skulme was born in Jēkabpils[2].
  • Oto Skulme passed away in Riga[4].
  • Oto Skulme was born on July 27, 1889[3].
  • Oto Skulme was born on August 8, 1889[10].
  • Oto Skulme died on March 22, 1967[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Oto Skulme was Džemma Skulme[12].
  • Oto Skulme held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Oto Skulme held citizenship in Latvia[14].
  • Oto Skulme held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Oto Skulme's professions included graphic designer[6].
  • Oto Skulme worked as a painter[7].
  • Oto Skulme's professions included graphic artist[8].
  • Oto Skulme's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design[16].
  • Oto Skulme received the Stalin Prize[17].
  • Oto Skulme received the Order of the Three Stars[18].
  • Oto Skulme received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19].
  • Oto Skulme received the Order of the Badge of Honour[20].
  • Oto Skulme was a member of Artists' Union of the USSR[21].
  • Oto Skulme is recorded as male[22].
  • Oto Skulme's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Oto Skulme is associated with the cubism movement[24].
  • Oto Skulme's family name is recorded as Skulme[25].
  • Oto Skulme's given name is recorded as Oto[26].
  • Oto Skulme's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Jēkabpils[2], Oto Skulme… Recorded date of birth include July 27, 1889[3] and August 8, 1889[10].

Education

Oto Skulme was educated at Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include graphic designer[6], painter[7], and graphic artist[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[17], a Soviet state award[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1941[30]; Order of the Three Stars[18], an order[31], in Latvia[32], founded in 1924[33]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19], a socialist order of merit[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1928[36]; and Order of the Badge of Honour[20], a socialist order of merit[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1935[39].

Personal Life

A child of Oto Skulme was Džemma Skulme[12].

Death and Burial

Oto Skulme died on March 22, 1967[5]. He passed away in Riga[4]. He is buried at Forest Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Oto Skulme is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Oto Skulme born?

Oto Skulme's place of birth was Jēkabpils[2].

Where did Oto Skulme die?

Oto Skulme passed away in Riga[4].

What did Oto Skulme do for work?

Oto Skulme worked as graphic designer[6], painter[7], and graphic artist[8].

Where did Oto Skulme go to school?

Oto Skulme was educated at Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design[16].

What awards did Oto Skulme receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[17], Order of the Three Stars[18], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19], and Order of the Badge of Honour[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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