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
Natalya Danko (1892 - 1942)
Natalya Danko
1892 - 1942
 Sergey Iosifovich Paradzhanov (1924 - 1990)
Sergey Iosifovich Paradzhanov
1924 - 1990
Dmitry Pavlovich Krapivny (1900 - 1940)
Dmitry Pavlovich Krapivny
1900 - 1940
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky (1893 - 1976)
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky
1893 - 1976
Sergey Ivanovich Sedrac (1878 - 1974)
Sergey Ivanovich Sedrac
1878 - 1974
Joannis Avramidis (1922 - 2016)
Joannis Avramidis
1922 - 2016
Alexei Ivanovich Vepkhvadze (1921 - 1982)
Alexei Ivanovich Vepkhvadze
1921 - 1982
Merab Isidorovich Berdzenishvili (1929 - 2016)
Merab Isidorovich Berdzenishvili
1929 - 2016
Ucha Malakievich Japaridze (1906 - 1988)
Ucha Malakievich Japaridze
1906 - 1988
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze (1909 - 1978)
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze
1909 - 1978
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan (1891 - 1966)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan
1891 - 1966
Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky (1885 - 1943)
Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky
1885 - 1943
Yervand Kochar (1899 - 1979)
Yervand Kochar
1899 - 1979
Vardges Akopovich Surenyants (1860 - 1921)
Vardges Akopovich Surenyants
1860 - 1921
Igor' Glebovich Makarevich (1943)
Igor' Glebovich Makarevich
1943

Creators Socialist realism

Hamed Ewais (1919 - 2011)
Hamed Ewais
1919 - 2011
Victor Efimovich Tsigal (1916 - 2005)
Victor Efimovich Tsigal
1916 - 2005
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze (1909 - 1978)
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze
1909 - 1978
Yuozas Yokubovich Mikenas (1901 - 1964)
Yuozas Yokubovich Mikenas
1901 - 1964
Khachatur Miridzhanian (1930 - 2018)
Khachatur Miridzhanian
1930 - 2018
Vladimir Grigorievich Odintsov (1902 - 1957)
Vladimir Grigorievich Odintsov
1902 - 1957
Efim Davidovich Simkin (1915 - 2001)
Efim Davidovich Simkin
1915 - 2001
Grigory Mikhailovich Kruglov (1927 - 2018)
Grigory Mikhailovich Kruglov
1927 - 2018
Vytautas Jurkūnas (1910 - 1993)
Vytautas Jurkūnas
1910 - 1993
Sandor Bortnik (1893 - 1976)
Sandor Bortnik
1893 - 1976
Sabyrbek Mambetsadykovich Akylbekov (1914 - 1968)
Sabyrbek Mambetsadykovich Akylbekov
1914 - 1968
Tatiana Fedorovna Linde (1893 - 1972)
Tatiana Fedorovna Linde
1893 - 1972
Georgy Dmitrievich Lavrov (1895 - 1991)
Georgy Dmitrievich Lavrov
1895 - 1991
Anatoly Nikiforovich Yar-Kravchenko (1911 - 1983)
Anatoly Nikiforovich Yar-Kravchenko
1911 - 1983
Brungilda Petrovna Ehpelbaum-Marchenko (1927 - 2014)
Brungilda Petrovna Ehpelbaum-Marchenko
1927 - 2014
Andrey Andreevich Kotska (1911 - 1987)
Andrey Andreevich Kotska
1911 - 1987
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