Ørnulf Ranheimsæter
Ørnulf Ranheimsæter (6 June 1919 – 31 October 2007) was a Norwegian illustrator, graphical artist and essayist. He was born in Skien, and educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry, where he also later worked as instructor and eventually professor. He is known for his many book designs, and received the Bokkunstprisen award in 1967 and 1987.
Ørnulf Ranheimsæter
- Name
- Ørnulf Ranheimsæter
- Born
- 6 June 1919
- Birthplace
- Skien, Norway
- Died
- 31 October 2007
- Occupation
- Illustrator, graphic artist and essayist
- Awards
- Fritt Ord Honorary Award
- Nationality
- Norway
- Education
- Oslo National Academy of the Arts · Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry
- Honours
- Bokkunstprisen
- Languages
- Norwegian
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Ørnulf Ranheimsæter (6 June 1919 – 31 October 2007) was a Norwegian illustrator, graphical artist and essayist. He was born in Skien, and educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry, where he also later worked as instructor and eventually professor. He is known for his many book designs, and received the Bokkunstprisen award in 1967 and 1987.
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He was awarded the Fritt Ord Honorary Award in 1998.
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• Name — Ørnulf Ranheimsæter • Born — 6 June 1919 • Birthplace — Skien, Norway • Died — 31 October 2007 • Occupation — Illustrator, graphic artist and essayist • Awards — Fritt Ord Honorary Award
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1919
Ørnulf Ranheimsæter was born on 6 June 1919.
2007
Ørnulf Ranheimsæter died at Bærum Municipality.
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