1889 Exposition Universelle

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkbp:architectural_style Iron architecture
gptkbp:attendance 32 million visitors
Highest attendance at the time
gptkbp:attendees 32 million
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Formula_One_race
gptkbp:celebrates Centennial of the French Revolution
gptkbp:collects Commemorative medals
gptkbp:cultural_events Showcased French culture
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced future world's fairs
Inspired future architectural designs
gptkbp:cultural_practices Promoted international cooperation
Showcased global cultures
gptkbp:cultural_representation Showcased global cultures
gptkbp:date 1889
gptkbp:duration 6 months
May 6 to November 6, 1889
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:Champ_de_Mars
6 months
Impressionist paintings
International exhibition
Boosted tourism in Paris
Art from various countries
2.5 million square feet
Over 96 acres
The Statue of Liberty model
Paved the way for modern expos.
gptkbp:exhibitor 61 countries
gptkbp:exhibits Art and culture from participating countries
gptkbp:has_public_transport Increased use of public transport in Paris
gptkbp:headliner gptkb:Palais_des_Machines
gptkbp:highlights gptkb:The_Great_Wheel
Eiffel Tower's unveiling
gptkbp:historical_context Post-industrial revolution
Post-industrial revolution era
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced tourism in Paris
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the height of the Belle Époque
Symbol of French ingenuity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1889 Exposition Universelle
gptkbp:impact Set the standard for future expos
gptkbp:influenced Modernist architecture
gptkbp:invention gptkb:The_telephone
The electric tramway
The escalator
The Ferris wheel
The elevator
First public demonstration of the telephone
Electricity demonstrations
The moving walkway
gptkbp:involved_countries Countries from all continents
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Eiffel_Tower
gptkbp:legacy Influenced art and architecture
Inspiration for future exhibitions
Eiffel Tower remains a global icon
Symbol of French industrial prowess
gptkbp:location gptkb:Paris
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive international coverage
Extensive international media coverage
gptkbp:notable_appearance gptkb:Alexander_Graham_Bell
gptkb:Henri_Matisse
gptkb:Vincent_van_Gogh
gptkb:Claude_Monet
gptkb:Thomas_Edison
gptkbp:notable_artists gptkb:Georges_Braque
gptkb:Pablo_Picasso
gptkb:Henri_Rousseau
gptkb:Paul_Gauguin
gptkb:Auguste_Rodin
gptkbp:notable_guest Notable figures from various countries
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Gustave_Eiffel
gptkbp:opening_ceremony May 6, 1889
October 31, 1889
November 6, 1889
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Gustave_Eiffel
gptkbp:public_perception Mixed reviews
Mixed reactions to the Eiffel Tower
gptkbp:significance Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:French_government
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Promoted modern engineering
gptkbp:technology Steel construction
Electric lighting
gptkbp:theme Art and Industry
Industrial Exposition
gptkbp:transportation Metro system expansion
Introduction of the electric tramway
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eiffel_Tower
gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3