Aristarkh Lentulov Facts for Kids

In this article, the patronymic is Vasilyevich and the family name is Lentulov.

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Aristarkh Vasilyevich Lentulov, c.1930
Born	16 January [O.S. 4 January] 1882 Nizhny Lomov, Penza Gubernia, Russian Empire
Died	15 April 1943(1943-04-15) (aged 61) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia)
Nationality	Russian
Known for	Painter
Movement	Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Orphism, Cubo-Futurism

Saint Basil's Cathedral, 1913, Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow.

Aristarkh Vasilyevich Lentulov (born January 16, 1882 – died April 15, 1943) was an important Russian artist. He was known for his unique style of painting called Cubism. He also designed amazing sets for plays in the theatre. He was part of the Russian avant-garde art movement.

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Life and Art of Aristarkh Lentulov

Early Life and Art School

Aristarkh Lentulov was born in a small town called Nizhny Lomov in Russia. His father was a village priest. Aristarkh started studying art when he was young. He went to art schools in Penza and Kiev from 1897 to 1905. Later, he studied in a private art studio in Saint Petersburg in 1906.

Moving to Moscow and New Art Groups

In 1909, Lentulov moved to Moscow. There, he helped start a new art group called the Jack of Diamonds. This group was very important for new and experimental art in Russia. They worked together until 1916.

Studying in Paris and New Styles

From 1910 to 1911, Lentulov traveled to Paris, France. He studied at famous art studios there. He met many modern French painters like Robert Delaunay. Lentulov learned about different art styles such as Fauvism and Cubism. He took ideas from these styles and created his own unique way of painting with bright colors. This period was full of new ideas and experiments for him.

Influence on Russian Art

When Lentulov returned to Russia in 1912, his new style became very important. He greatly influenced a new art movement called Russian futurism, especially Cubo-Futurism. Even famous artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Kazimir Malevich were inspired by his work.

Lentulov also started another art group. He worked with the poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and artist Kazimir Malevich. Their group was called Today's Lubock. They made art that was like satire, often making fun of Austria and Germany. Their art used ideas from old Russian folklore and traditional lubok prints. Lentulov's own paintings often showed inspiration from traditional Russian buildings.

Work in Theatre

Besides painting, Lentulov was very active in theatre. Even before the Russian Revolution, he designed sets for plays. He worked for the Kamerny Theatre, designing for plays like The Merry Wives of Windsor in 1916. He also helped create sets for a big show called Prometheus at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1919.

Later Life and Teaching

In 1928, Lentulov joined the Society of Moscow Artists. This group included many artists who used to be part of the Jack of Diamonds group. He became the chairman of this society. He also started teaching art at a major Russian art school called VKhUTEMAS.

Aristarkh Lentulov passed away in Moscow on April 15, 1943. He is buried in the Vagankovo Cemetery.