Apollon Kutateladze (1900 - 1972)

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Apollon Kutateladze

Apollon Karamanovich Kutateladze (Russian: Аполлон Караманович Кутателадзе) was a distinguished Soviet and Georgian artist, celebrated for his contributions to painting, graphic design, and pedagogy. Born in Georgia, Kutateladze's journey in art began at a young age, leading him to study under notable figures such as Eugene Lanceray, Gigo Gabashvili, and Iosif Adolfovich Charlemagne at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. His education was enriched by academic trips, including those to Leningrad, which broadened his artistic perspective​​​​.

Kutateladze's career was marked by a significant shift in teaching methodology at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, where he served as rector from 1959. Inspired by the principles of Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus, he introduced a new pedagogical approach that emphasized practical work and collaboration with industrial partners, moving away from classical art education methods. This innovative approach left a lasting impact on the academy, which was later renamed in his honor​​​​.

Throughout his lifetime, Kutateladze received numerous accolades, including the title of People's Artist of the USSR, and was awarded prestigious orders such as the Order of the Badge of Honour and the Order of the Red Banner of Labour. His works, which include a vast array of historical scenes and portraits, reflect a deep engagement with the cultural and political landscapes of his time. Notable works include "Comrade Stalin heading the Batumi workers' protest," "Conversation between comrade Stalin and the peasants of Adjara in 1902," and "March of Queen Tamara"​​​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Kutateladze's legacy offers a rich tapestry of Soviet and Georgian art history, characterized by its pedagogical innovation and profound thematic depth. His works continue to be celebrated and studied, offering insights into the artistic movements and cultural dynamics of his era.

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Date and place of birt:6 january 1900, Khoni, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:25 june 1972, Tbilisi, USSR
Nationality:Georgia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Educator, Graphic artist, Painter
Genre:Genre art, History painting
Art style:Socialist realism

Creators Georgia

Gevorg Stepanovich Grigoryan (1897 - 1976)
Gevorg Stepanovich Grigoryan
1897 - 1976
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky (1893 - 1976)
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky
1893 - 1976
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967
Elguja Davidovich Amashukeli (1928 - 2002)
Elguja Davidovich Amashukeli
1928 - 2002
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev (1909 - 1996)
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev
1909 - 1996
Elena Dmitrievna Akhvlediani (1901 - 1975)
Elena Dmitrievna Akhvlediani
1901 - 1975
Dmitry Arkadievich Nalbandyan (1906 - 1993)
Dmitry Arkadievich Nalbandyan
1906 - 1993
Natalya Danko (1892 - 1942)
Natalya Danko
1892 - 1942
George Guraspashvili (1959)
George Guraspashvili
1959
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze (1909 - 1978)
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze
1909 - 1978
Gregorio Sciltian (1900 - 1985)
Gregorio Sciltian
1900 - 1985
Irakly Alekseevich Ochiauri (1924 - 2015)
Irakly Alekseevich Ochiauri
1924 - 2015
Vladimir Yuryevich Elsner (1886 - 1964)
Vladimir Yuryevich Elsner
1886 - 1964
Yervand Kochar (1899 - 1979)
Yervand Kochar
1899 - 1979
Levon Konstantinovich Lazarev (1928 - 2004)
Levon Konstantinovich Lazarev
1928 - 2004
Moses Ivanovich Toidze (1871 - 1953)
Moses Ivanovich Toidze
1871 - 1953

Creators Socialist realism

Wolfgang Frankenstein (1918 - 2010)
Wolfgang Frankenstein
1918 - 2010
Victor Grigorievich Tsyplakov (1915 - 1986)
Victor Grigorievich Tsyplakov
1915 - 1986
Ilia Lvovich Slonim (1906 - 1973)
Ilia Lvovich Slonim
1906 - 1973
Evgenia Mikhailovna Adamova (1913 - 1991)
Evgenia Mikhailovna Adamova
1913 - 1991
Zinaida Vasilevna Bazhenova (1905 - 1987)
Zinaida Vasilevna Bazhenova
1905 - 1987
Ivan Ivanovich Riznich (1908 - 1998)
Ivan Ivanovich Riznich
1908 - 1998
Liubov Efimovna London (1924 - 2018)
Liubov Efimovna London
1924 - 2018
Natalia Alekseevna Maksimchenko (1915 - 1978)
Natalia Alekseevna Maksimchenko
1915 - 1978
Vladimir Nikolaevich Aralov (1893 - 1972)
Vladimir Nikolaevich Aralov
1893 - 1972
Sulo Juntunen (1915 - 1980)
Sulo Juntunen
1915 - 1980
Mykhailo Hordiiovych Derehus (1904 - 1997)
Mykhailo Hordiiovych Derehus
1904 - 1997
Vladimir Alexandrovich Igoshev (1921 - 2007)
Vladimir Alexandrovich Igoshev
1921 - 2007
Pavel Petrovich Benkov (1879 - 1949)
Pavel Petrovich Benkov
1879 - 1949
Nina Nikolaevna Vatolina (1915 - 2002)
Nina Nikolaevna Vatolina
1915 - 2002
Aleksandra Briede (1901 - 1992)
Aleksandra Briede
1901 - 1992
Pyotr Gurievich Korostelyov (1924 - 2017)
Pyotr Gurievich Korostelyov
1924 - 2017
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