1999 Oscars — Art Direction

Shakespeare in Love won Art Direction at the 1999 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Elizabeth, Pleasantville, Saving Private Ryan and What Dreams May Come. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1998 and 2000 Art Direction races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Shakespeare in Love(1998)
Art Direction: Martin Childs; Set Decoration: Jill Quertier
Winner
Elizabeth(1998)
Art Direction: John Myhre; Set Decoration: Peter Howitt
Pleasantville(1998)
Art Direction: Jeannine Oppewall; Set Decoration: Jay Hart
Saving Private Ryan(1998)
Art Direction: Tom Sanders; Set Decoration: Lisa Dean Kavanaugh
What Dreams May Come(1998)
Art Direction: Eugenio Zanetti; Set Decoration: Cindy Carr