Statements (182)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:painting
gptkb:Artist |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University
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| gptkbp:art_movement |
Contemporary art
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| gptkbp:art_style |
vibrant colors
glazing spiritual themes color harmony nature themes impasto seasonal themes holiday themes light effects layering of paint nostalgic themes light and shadow play pastoral scenes community themes family-oriented themes soft lighting cozy cottages idealized settings peaceful atmospheres romanticized landscapes sentimental imagery art should inspire and uplift |
| gptkbp:artwork |
gptkb:printer
gptkb:painting gptkb:Thomas_Kinkade_Collectibles gptkb:Thomas_Kinkade_Licensing gptkb:Thomas_Kinkade_Galleries gptkb:Hallmark_Cards gptkb:toy widely collected |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:statue
gptkb:toy nostalgic themes |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Artist_of_the_Year
Best Selling Artist Art of the Year Award |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
January 19, 1958
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Sacramento,_California
Sacramento, California, USA |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Amanda_Kinkade
gptkb:Chloe_Kinkade gptkb:4 Merritt Kinkade Emily Kinkade |
| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:Thomas_Kinkade_Studios
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| gptkbp:death_date |
April 6, 2012
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University
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| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
gptkb:The_Smithsonian_Institution
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| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:The_Kinkade_Gallery
gptkb:National_Museum_of_American_Illustration gptkb:Thomas_Kinkade_Gallery Thomas Kinkade: The Artist's Journey Thomas Kinkade: The Painter of Light over 10 million prints sold |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:state_highway
gptkb:art_gallery gptkb:artwork art exhibitions art auctions art sales art shows limited edition prints art books art donations art licensing art collaborations art calendars art commissions art partnerships art merchandise art marketing art distribution canvas art art collaborations with charities art contracts art franchising art licensing agreements art promotions art retailing nostalgic and idyllic scenes |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I want to be a painter of light."
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| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Thomas_Kinkade
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Thomas Kinkade
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:award
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set gptkb:state_highway gptkb:art_gallery gptkb:museum gptkb:literary_work gptkb:art_historians gptkb:organization American art fine art prints art enthusiasts art collectors visual storytelling art licensing commercial art inspired a series of books gift industry inspired a line of collectible figurines inspired a line of home decor products inspired a series of art books inspired a series of art classes inspired a series of art exhibitions inspired a series of calendars inspired a series of greeting cards inspired a series of limited edition prints inspired a series of puzzles |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
gptkb:state_highway gptkb:artwork gptkb:organization holiday decorations many contemporary artists other artists landscape artists home furnishings commercial artists |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:painting
gptkb:award gptkb:Walt_Disney gptkb:American_Impressionism gptkb:Norman_Rockwell gptkb:Thomas_Gainsborough gptkb:the_Barbizon_School gptkb:the_Hudson_River_School |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
faith and family
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:family
nature faith his childhood experiences his childhood |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
lack of depth
artistic integrity sentimentalism commercialization of art faced criticism for commercialism overproduction of prints considered kitsch by some critics |
| gptkbp:known_for |
landscape paintings
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| gptkbp:legacy |
art collectors
cultural impact widely reproduced art popular prints popularizing light-infused landscapes popularized the genre of light-filled landscapes |
| gptkbp:medium |
gptkb:painting
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Christmas_Cottage
The Garden of Prayer The Disney Collection The Light of Peace A Peaceful Retreat A Quiet Evening The Village Christmas Cottage by the Sea |
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
donated to various charities
supported various charities |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
art as a means of connection
art as a means of inspiration art as a means of storytelling |
| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
gptkb:Thomas_Kinkade:_The_Legacy_of_Light
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:California
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| gptkbp:signature_move |
use of light
luminous landscapes |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Nanette_Kinkade
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| gptkbp:studio |
gptkb:Thomas_Kinkade_Studios
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| gptkbp:style |
impressionism
romanticism romantic realism |
| gptkbp:themes |
nature
faith nostalgia |
| gptkbp:website |
thomaskinkade.com
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Thomas_Kinkade_Gallery
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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