Robert Venturi
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Summary
Robert Venturi was born on June 25, 1925[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on September 18, 2018[3], in Philadelphia[4]. He worked as an architect[5], photographer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,237 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Denise Scott Brown[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: architecture[11], postmodern architecture[12]
- Employer: University of Pennsylvania[13], Harvard University[14], Yale University[15], Princeton University[16]
- Educated at: Princeton University School of Architecture[17], Episcopal Academy[18], American Academy in Rome[19]
- Student: Peter Corrigan[20], Amy Weinstein[21]
- Notable work: Vanna Venturi House[22]
- Award received: Pritzker Architecture Prize[23], Vincent Scully Prize[24], Rome Prize[25], National Medal of Arts[26], Architecture Firm Award[27], Benjamin Franklin Medal[28], AIA Gold Medal[29], Fellow of the American Institute of Architects[30], James Madison Medal[31], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[32]
- Member of: American Philosophical Society[33], American Academy of Arts and Letters[34], European Academy of Sciences and Arts[35], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[36], Phi Beta Kappa Society[37], Accademia di San Luca[38], American Institute of Architects[39], AIA Philadelphia[40], Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[41], Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Movement: postmodern architecture[44], Postmodernism[45]
- Commons category: Robert Venturi[46]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[47]
- Family name: Venturi[48]
- Given name: Robert[49], Charles[50]
- Manner of death: natural causes[51]
- Partner in business or sport: Denise Scott Brown[52]
Why It Matters
Robert Venturi has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Works attributed to him include Learning from Las Vegas[55], a literary work[56].
FAQs
Where was Robert Venturi born?
Robert Venturi's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
Where did Robert Venturi die?
Robert Venturi passed away in Philadelphia[4].
Who was Robert Venturi married to?
Robert Venturi's spouses include Denise Scott Brown[9].
What did Robert Venturi do for work?
Robert Venturi worked as an architect[5], photographer[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Robert Venturi go to school?
Robert Venturi was educated at Princeton University School of Architecture[17], Episcopal Academy[18], and American Academy in Rome[19].
What awards did Robert Venturi receive?
Honors received include Pritzker Architecture Prize[23], Vincent Scully Prize[24], Rome Prize[25], and National Medal of Arts[26].