Ilya Glazunov
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Ilya Glazunov contemporary Russian artist from Saint Petersburg
, born in 1930. He holds the title of People's Artist of Russia, and serves as a rector at the Fine Arts Academy in Moscow (Russian: Российская академия живописи, ваяния и зодчества)
Ilya Glazunov’s paintings have mostly historic or religious themes. Famous works include Russia the Eternal, The 20th Century Mystery, The Ruination of the Temple on the Easter Night and illustrations to the works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
Ilya Glazunov was one of the main advocates behind the restoration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (Moscow)
. In his recent years, Soviet statesman
Mikhail Suslov
formed a close relationship with Glazunov. After a long time spent out of favour, Glazunov was given permission for a massive solo exhibition in the Manège. In the 1980s Ilya Glazunov was associated with far-right Pamyat
society and became known for his nationalistic views. Awarded "For Service to the Motherland" decoration by the President Vladimir Putin
.
His mother's name was Glazunova Olga Konstantinovna.
Ilya Glazunov survived WWII, and, in 1942, then-eleven-year-old Ilya was transported from besieged Leningrad
along the Road Of Life
. He stayed in the village of Greblo in the Novgorod region after his entire family perished from starvation
. In 1944, he returned to Leningrad and studied in the secondary art school. From 1951 to 1957 he studied art under the direction of Professor Boris Ioganson. In 1956, he married the love of his life, Nina Vinogradova-Benois. The image of the artist’s wife Nina is visible in many of his works. Nina Aleksandrovna was a descendant of the Benois family, a familiar name art history. Her uncle was the artistic director of the La Scala
Opera for 30 years.
Glazunov's success at the International competition of Young Artists in Prague prompted the opening of his first single exhibition in Moscow. Soon after, he traveled to Italy for the first time to paint the portrait of the famous actress, Gina Lollobrigida
. In 1978, Glazunov started teaching in the Moscow University of Art. Glazunov’s children, Ivan and Vera, have both become artists. His wife died in 1986.
Triptych “Legend of the Grand Inquisitor.”
Illustrations for F. Dostoyevsky’s novel “The Brothers Karamazov.”
3616 Glazunov
, discovered by Soviet
astronomer Lyudmila Zhuravlyova
in 1984 is named after him.
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
, born in 1930. He holds the title of People's Artist of Russia, and serves as a rector at the Fine Arts Academy in Moscow (Russian: Российская академия живописи, ваяния и зодчества)
Ilya Glazunov’s paintings have mostly historic or religious themes. Famous works include Russia the Eternal, The 20th Century Mystery, The Ruination of the Temple on the Easter Night and illustrations to the works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
Ilya Glazunov was one of the main advocates behind the restoration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (Moscow)
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (Moscow)
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is a Church in Moscow, Russia, on the northern bank of the Moskva River, a few blocks south-west of the Kremlin...
. In his recent years, Soviet statesman
Statesman
A statesman is usually a politician or other notable public figure who has had a long and respected career in politics or government at the national and international level. As a term of respect, it is usually left to supporters or commentators to use the term...
Mikhail Suslov
Mikhail Suslov
Mikhail Andreyevich Suslov was a Soviet statesman during the Cold War. He served as Second Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1965, and as unofficial Chief Ideologue of the Party until his death in 1982. Suslov was responsible for party democracy and the separation of power...
formed a close relationship with Glazunov. After a long time spent out of favour, Glazunov was given permission for a massive solo exhibition in the Manège. In the 1980s Ilya Glazunov was associated with far-right Pamyat
Pamyat
Pamyat is a Russian nationalist organization identifying itself as the "People's National-patriotic Orthodox Christian movement." The group's stated focus is preserving Russian culture.- History :...
society and became known for his nationalistic views. Awarded "For Service to the Motherland" decoration by the President Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin served as the second President of the Russian Federation and is the current Prime Minister of Russia, as well as chairman of United Russia and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Union of Russia and Belarus. He became acting President on 31 December 1999, when...
.
Biography
The artist’s father was an historian named Glazunov Sergey Fedorovich.His mother's name was Glazunova Olga Konstantinovna.
Ilya Glazunov survived WWII, and, in 1942, then-eleven-year-old Ilya was transported from besieged Leningrad
Leningrad
Leningrad is the former name of Saint Petersburg, Russia.Leningrad may also refer to:- Places :* Leningrad Oblast, a federal subject of Russia, around Saint Petersburg* Leningrad, Tajikistan, capital of Muminobod district in Khatlon Province...
along the Road Of Life
Road of Life
The Road of Life was the ice road transport route across the frozen Lake Ladoga, which provided the only access to the besieged city of Leningrad in the winter months during 1941–1944 while the perimeter in the siege was maintained by the German Army Group North and the Finnish Defence Forces. ...
. He stayed in the village of Greblo in the Novgorod region after his entire family perished from starvation
Starvation
Starvation is a severe deficiency in caloric energy, nutrient and vitamin intake. It is the most extreme form of malnutrition. In humans, prolonged starvation can cause permanent organ damage and eventually, death...
. In 1944, he returned to Leningrad and studied in the secondary art school. From 1951 to 1957 he studied art under the direction of Professor Boris Ioganson. In 1956, he married the love of his life, Nina Vinogradova-Benois. The image of the artist’s wife Nina is visible in many of his works. Nina Aleksandrovna was a descendant of the Benois family, a familiar name art history. Her uncle was the artistic director of the La Scala
La Scala
La Scala , is a world renowned opera house in Milan, Italy. The theatre was inaugurated on 3 August 1778 and was originally known as the New Royal-Ducal Theatre at La Scala...
Opera for 30 years.
Glazunov's success at the International competition of Young Artists in Prague prompted the opening of his first single exhibition in Moscow. Soon after, he traveled to Italy for the first time to paint the portrait of the famous actress, Gina Lollobrigida
Gina Lollobrigida
Gina Lollobrigida is an Italian actress, photojournalist and sculptress. She was one of the most popular European actresses of the 1950s and early 1960s. She was also an iconic sex symbol of the 1950s. Today, she remains an active supporter of Italian and Italian American causes, particularly the...
. In 1978, Glazunov started teaching in the Moscow University of Art. Glazunov’s children, Ivan and Vera, have both become artists. His wife died in 1986.
- The Great Experiment. Glazunov's epic canvas on Russia in XX century.
Triptych “Legend of the Grand Inquisitor.”
Illustrations for F. Dostoyevsky’s novel “The Brothers Karamazov.”
- Grand Inquisitor. Left portion of the Triptych.
- Golgotha. Central portion of the Triptych.
- Dostoyevsky. Night. Right portion of the Triptych.
- Legend of the Grand Inquisitor from “Brothers Karamazov” by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky.
Honors
A minor planetMinor planet
An asteroid group or minor-planet group is a population of minor planets that have a share broadly similar orbits. Members are generally unrelated to each other, unlike in an asteroid family, which often results from the break-up of a single asteroid...
3616 Glazunov
3616 Glazunov
3616 Glazunov is a main-belt asteroid discovered on May 3, 1984 by Zhuravleva, L. at Nauchnyj.- External links :*...
, discovered by Soviet
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
astronomer Lyudmila Zhuravlyova
Lyudmila Zhuravlyova
Lyudmila Vasilyevna Zhuravleva is a Soviet, Russian and Ukrainian astronomer.She works at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory.She also serves as president...
in 1984 is named after him.
- Order of Merit for the FatherlandOrder of Merit for the FatherlandThe Order of Merit for the Fatherland was instituted on 2 March 1994 by Presidential Decree. The statutes describe it as a decoration for merit, not an order of knights....
;- 1st class (10 June 2010) - for outstanding contribution to the development of national art, many years of creative and educational activities
- 2nd class (11 October 2005) - for outstanding achievements in the field of domestic art and education
- 3rd class (9 June 2000) - for outstanding contribution to the development of national art
- 4th class (29 May 1995) - for services to the state, achievements in work and significant contribution to strengthening friendship and cooperation between nations
- Order of the Red Banner of LabourOrder of the Red Banner of LabourThe Order of the Red Banner of Labour was an order of the Soviet Union for accomplishments in labour and civil service. It is the labour counterpart of the military Order of the Red Banner. A few institutions and factories, being the pride of Soviet Union, also received the order.-History:The Red...
(1985) - People's Artist of the USSRPeople's Artist of the USSRPeople's Artist of the USSR, also sometimes translated as National Artist of the USSR, was an honorary title granted to citizens of the Soviet Union.- Nomenclature and significance :...
(1980) - Honoured Artist of the RSFSR (1973)
- State Prize of the Russian FederationState Prize of the Russian FederationState Prize of the Russian Federation is a state honorary prize established in 1992 as the substitute for the USSR State Prize. In 2004 the rules for selection of laureates and the status of the award was significantly changed making them closer to such awards as Nobel Prize or the Soviet Lenin...
(1997) - for the restoration of the Moscow Kremlin - For his great services in the arts and arts education awarded insignia "For Service to Moscow"
- Order of St. Andrei Rublev, 1st class (Russian Orthodox Church, 4 December 2010) - account for outstanding contribution to the development of Russian art in the 80th anniversary of his birth
- Honorary member of the Historical and Patriotic Association "Russian Banner" (1989)
- Perpetual rector of the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture.
- Member of the Academy of Management in Education and Culture (1997).
- "The most outstanding artist of the 20th century" in a poll of polls (1999).
- UNESCO Gold Medal for "outstanding contribution to world culture".
- Member of the Russian Academy of Arts (2000)