1972 Oscars — Art Direction

Nicholas and Alexandra won Art Direction at the 1972 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Fiddler on the Roof, Mary, Queen of Scots and The Andromeda Strain. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1971 and 1973 Art Direction races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Nicholas and Alexandra(1971)
Art Direction: John Box, Ernest Archer, Jack Maxsted, Gil Parrondo; Set Decoration: Vernon Dixon
Winner
Bedknobs and Broomsticks(1971)
Art Direction: John B. Mansbridge, Peter Ellenshaw; Set Decoration: Emile Kuri, Hal Gausman
Fiddler on the Roof(1971)
Art Direction: Robert Boyle, Michael Stringer; Set Decoration: Peter Lamont
Mary, Queen of Scots(1971)
Art Direction: Terence Marsh, Robert Cartwright; Set Decoration: Peter Howitt
The Andromeda Strain(1971)
Art Direction: Boris Leven, William Tuntke; Set Decoration: Ruby Levitt