Rhode Island School of Design
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Rhode Island School of Design is a prestigious art and design college in Providence, Rhode Island, renowned for its rigorous studio-based programs and influential creative alumni.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Rhode Island School of Design Context triple: [Seth MacFarlane, educatedAt, Rhode Island School of Design]
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public, independent art school in Boston known for its comprehensive programs in visual arts, design, and related creative disciplines.
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National Academy of Design
The National Academy of Design is a historic American art institution and honorary society in New York City known for promoting fine arts through education, exhibitions, and support of artists.
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Tufts College
Tufts College is a private research university in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts, known for its strong programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and international relations.
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Art Students League of New York
The Art Students League of New York is a renowned independent art school in Manhattan known for its influential role in training generations of prominent American artists.
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University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a prestigious Ivy League research university in Philadelphia known for its strong programs across disciplines, including engineering, business, law, and medicine.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rhode Island School of Design Target entity description: Rhode Island School of Design is a prestigious art and design college in Providence, Rhode Island, renowned for its rigorous studio-based programs and influential creative alumni.
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A.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public, independent art school in Boston known for its comprehensive programs in visual arts, design, and related creative disciplines.
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B.
National Academy of Design
The National Academy of Design is a historic American art institution and honorary society in New York City known for promoting fine arts through education, exhibitions, and support of artists.
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C.
Tufts College
Tufts College is a private research university in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts, known for its strong programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and international relations.
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Art Students League of New York
The Art Students League of New York is a renowned independent art school in Manhattan known for its influential role in training generations of prominent American artists.
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E.
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a prestigious Ivy League research university in Philadelphia known for its strong programs across disciplines, including engineering, business, law, and medicine.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
art and design college
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nonprofit institution ⓘ private university ⓘ |
| academicStructure |
continuing education
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graduate studies ⓘ undergraduate division ⓘ |
| affiliation |
Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
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NCAA Division III ⓘ New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference ⓘ
surface form:
New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference
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| campusType | urban campus ⓘ |
| city | Providence ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith | Brown University ⓘ |
| colors |
black
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red ⓘ white ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| founded | 1877 ⓘ |
| foundingLocation |
Providence
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surface form:
Providence, Rhode Island
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| hasCampus | RISD Museum ⓘ |
| hasFacility |
Fleet Library at RISD
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Nature Lab ⓘ RISD Auditorium ⓘ RISD Residence Halls ⓘ RISD Store ⓘ |
| hasJointProgramWith | Brown University ⓘ |
| knownFor |
influential alumni in art and design
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rigorous foundation program ⓘ strong design programs ⓘ strong fine arts programs ⓘ studio-based education ⓘ |
| languageOfInstruction | English ⓘ |
| mascot | Scrotie ⓘ |
| motto | Experiment. Risk. Fail. Learn. Repeat. ⓘ |
| nickname |
Rhode Island School of Design
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
RISD
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| notableAlumni |
David Byrne
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James Franco ⓘ Jenny Holzer ⓘ Kara Walker ⓘ Nicole Miller ⓘ Seth MacFarlane ⓘ Shepard Fairey ⓘ Tavares Strachan ⓘ |
| offersDegree |
Bachelor of Architecture
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Bachelor of Fine Arts ⓘ Master of Architecture ⓘ Master of Design ⓘ Master of Fine Arts ⓘ |
| offersProgram |
apparel design
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architecture ⓘ ceramics ⓘ digital + media ⓘ film / animation / video ⓘ furniture design ⓘ graphic design ⓘ illustration ⓘ industrial design ⓘ interior architecture ⓘ landscape architecture ⓘ painting ⓘ photography ⓘ printmaking ⓘ sculpture ⓘ textiles ⓘ |
| region | New England ⓘ |
| state | Rhode Island ⓘ |
| website | https://www.risd.edu/ ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Rhode Island School of Design Description of subject: Rhode Island School of Design is a prestigious art and design college in Providence, Rhode Island, renowned for its rigorous studio-based programs and influential creative alumni.
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RISD
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Rhode Island School of Design athletic teams
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Rhode Island School of Design campus
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Rhode Island School of Design facilities
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Rhode Island School of Design campus
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Rhode Island School of Design faculty
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Rhode Island School of Design campus
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Shepard Fairey