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

Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky (1885 - 1943)
Vladimir Afanasyevich Rozmainsky
1885 - 1943
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967
Joannis Avramidis (1922 - 2016)
Joannis Avramidis
1922 - 2016
Yervand Kochar (1899 - 1979)
Yervand Kochar
1899 - 1979
Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky (1923 - 2010)
Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky
1923 - 2010
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev (1909 - 1996)
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev
1909 - 1996
Igor' Glebovich Makarevich (1943)
Igor' Glebovich Makarevich
1943
Akop Karapetovich Kodzhoyan (1883 - 1959)
Akop Karapetovich Kodzhoyan
1883 - 1959
Gevork Zakharovich Bashinjagyan (1857 - 1925)
Gevork Zakharovich Bashinjagyan
1857 - 1925
Alexander Pavlovich Bubnov (1908 - 1964)
Alexander Pavlovich Bubnov
1908 - 1964
Lado Gudiashvili (1896 - 1980)
Lado Gudiashvili
1896 - 1980
Koba (Kukuri) Elgudzhevich Guruli (1930 - 2010)
Koba (Kukuri) Elgudzhevich Guruli
1930 - 2010
Vasily Ivanovich Shukhaev (1887 - 1973)
Vasily Ivanovich Shukhaev
1887 - 1973
Vardges Akopovich Surenyants (1860 - 1921)
Vardges Akopovich Surenyants
1860 - 1921
Gregorio Sciltian (1900 - 1985)
Gregorio Sciltian
1900 - 1985
Zwy Milshtein (1934 - 2020)
Zwy Milshtein
1934 - 2020

Creators Socialist realism

Eva Zeisel (1906 - 2011)
Eva Zeisel
1906 - 2011
Pyotr Vasilievich Vasiliev (1899 - 1975)
Pyotr Vasilievich Vasiliev
1899 - 1975
Vasily Nikolaevich Basov (1918 - 1962)
Vasily Nikolaevich Basov
1918 - 1962
Sabyrbek Mambetsadykovich Akylbekov (1914 - 1968)
Sabyrbek Mambetsadykovich Akylbekov
1914 - 1968
Alexander Serafimovich Kotlyarov (1945)
Alexander Serafimovich Kotlyarov
1945
Alexander Nikolaevich Samokhvalov (1894 - 1971)
Alexander Nikolaevich Samokhvalov
1894 - 1971
Victor Ivanovich Tolochko (1922 - 2006)
Victor Ivanovich Tolochko
1922 - 2006
Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich (1908 - 1974)
Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich
1908 - 1974
Nguyễn Sáng (1923 - 1988)
Nguyễn Sáng
1923 - 1988
Lev Efimovich Kerbel' (1917 - 2003)
Lev Efimovich Kerbel'
1917 - 2003
Aleksandr Vasilevich Kryzhanovskii (1923 - 1999)
Aleksandr Vasilevich Kryzhanovskii
1923 - 1999
Yakov Tarasovich Besperstov (1929 - 1998)
Yakov Tarasovich Besperstov
1929 - 1998
Vasilii Porfirevich Timorev (1870 - 1942)
Vasilii Porfirevich Timorev
1870 - 1942
Alexey Petrovich Kuznetsov (1916 - 1993)
Alexey Petrovich Kuznetsov
1916 - 1993
Iia Andreevna Venkova (1922 - 2003)
Iia Andreevna Venkova
1922 - 2003
Lidia Isaakovna Brodskaya (1910 - 1991)
Lidia Isaakovna Brodskaya
1910 - 1991
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