Bruno Mankowski
American sculptor (1902–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bruno Mankowski, (October 30, 1902 - July 31, 1990) was a German-born American sculptor, carver, ceramicist and medalist.
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Bruno Mankowski | |
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Born | (1902-10-30)October 30, 1902 |
Died | July 31, 1990(1990-07-31) (aged 87) DeBary, Florida, U.S. |
Nationality | German-American |
Education | Municipal & State Art Schools, Berlin Beaux Arts Institute of Design, New York City |
Known for | Sculpture Medalist |
Notable work | Genius of America pediment, U.S. Capitol Minerva Medal |
Movement | Art Deco |
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Executing the designs of other sculptors, he carved architectural ornament for the United States Capitol, the United States Supreme Court Building, and the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building, in Washington, D.C.[1] He carved Art Deco ornament for Rockefeller Center, and Neo-Gothic ornament for Riverside Church, both in New York City.[1]
Mankowski was also a high-regarded medalist, receiving numerous commissions and awards.