Description:
(Cartoonist)
Reuben Garrett Lucius also known as Rube Goldberg was an American cartoonist, author, engineer and sculptor. He got interested in drawing from a young age and wanted to pursue a career in the field of arts. However, he pursued a degree in Engineering following his father’s advice. Very soon, Rube Goldberg followed his passion and began a career as a cartoonist, and garnered a huge fan following. He was popular for his political cartoons as well as satirical work on the obsession people had with technology during that period. Rube Goldberg’s cartoons had such a wide reach, that during the World War II he received death threats for his political cartoons. It is considered that he created around 50,000 cartoons in the span of his career. Rube Goldberg was proclaimed as the ‘Dean of American Cartoonists’ during his lifetime. He was awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in 1948 for his cartoon titled ‘Peace Today’, which depicted caution against atomic weapons.
Birthday
July 4, 1883 (Cancer)
Alternative names
Reuben Garrett Lucius Goldberg, Reuben Lucius Goldberg, Reuben L. Goldberg
City
San Francisco, California
Died on
December 7, 1970
Spouse/Ex-
Irma Seeman Goldberg
Parents
Max Goldberg
Hannah Goldberg
Children
George W. George, Thomas George
Relatives
Garrett Goldberg
What is a Rube Goldberg machine?
A Rube Goldberg machine is a complex contraption designed to perform a simple task in a very indirect and overcomplicated way.
Who was Rube Goldberg inspired by?
Rube Goldberg was inspired by the humorous drawings of W. Heath Robinson and Max Beerbohm, which featured absurdly complex machines.
What are some common elements in a Rube Goldberg machine?
Common elements in a Rube Goldberg machine include pulleys, levers, ramps, dominoes, marbles, and various household objects like balls, string, and even kitchen utensils.
What is the purpose of a Rube Goldberg machine?
The purpose of a Rube Goldberg machine is usually to demonstrate creativity, problem-solving skills, and a sense of humor by showcasing a series of elaborate steps to perform a simple task.
How did Rube Goldberg gain fame for his inventions?
Rube Goldberg gained fame for his inventions through his popular comic strips that humorously depicted intricate and impractical machines performing simple tasks.
