Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
artist
sculptor |
| gptkbp:artwork |
mixed media
art for art's sake inspiration for artists self-taught unique architectural style pioneered new techniques celebrated in art circles recognized posthumously self-discovery through art dedicated to his craft. reflected personal beliefs significant_to_American_art_history |
| gptkbp:awards |
none
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1879-02-12
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Rivoli,_Italy
|
| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:communityImpact |
local pride
|
| gptkbp:communitySupport |
received local support
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| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
gptkb:Watts_Towers
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Italian-American
symbol of resilience |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced cultural identity
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
symbol of creativity and perseverance
National_Historic_Landmark |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1965-07-15
|
| gptkbp:diedIn |
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
posthumous exhibitions
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| gptkbp:famousQuote |
"I did it for my own pleasure."
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Great Depression era
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Simon Rodia
|
| gptkbp:influence |
community art projects
inspired future architects |
| gptkbp:influenced |
outsider artists
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Italian_folk_art
|
| gptkbp:influenceOn |
inspired public art initiatives
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
personal vision
|
| gptkbp:involvedIn |
engaged with local residents
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Watts_Towers
creating a monumental sculpture |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Watts_Towers_as_a_cultural_landmark
|
| gptkbp:localHistory |
immigrant experience
|
| gptkbp:material |
found objects
|
| gptkbp:movement |
outsider art
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Watts_Towers
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
builder
|
| gptkbp:personalBest |
overcame adversity
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Francesca Rodia
|
| gptkbp:style |
assemblage art
|
| gptkbp:technique |
mosaic
|
| gptkbp:website |
nan
|
| gptkbp:yearsActive |
1921-1954
|