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Hakob Kojoyan
Հակոբ Կոջոյան |
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Hakob Kojoyan on a 2013 Armenian stamp
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| Born | December 13, 1883 Akhaltsikhe, Tiflis Governorate, Russian Empire
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| Died | April 24, 1959 (aged 75) |
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Notable work
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Coat of arms of Armenia |
| Movement | Painting and applied art |
Hakob Kojoyan (Armenian: Հակոբ Կոջոյան; December 13, 1883 – April 24, 1959) was an important Armenian artist.
He was known for his paintings and applied art. Hakob Kojoyan also helped design the coat of arms for the First Republic of Armenia. He worked with the famous Armenian architect Alexander Tamanian on this project.
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Life of an Artist
Early Life and Learning
Hakob Kojoyan was born in 1883 in Akhaltsikhe. His father was a goldsmith. When Hakob was seven, his family moved to Vladikavkaz. There, he went to a special school for craftsmen.
He also learned how to be a goldsmith from his father. An Ossetian painter, Makharbek Tuganov, helped him learn painting. After school, Hakob went to Moscow. He studied jewelry making at Prusov's studio.
Studies in Europe
In 1903, Kojoyan traveled to Germany. He studied art in Munich at Hashbury Studio. Later, he attended the Academy of Fine Arts. During this time, he painted a "Self-portrait." It showed him as a confident young man.
After finishing his studies, he moved to Paris and lived there until 1909. In Europe, he saw many famous artworks. He also saw new styles of painting. These experiences greatly influenced him as an artist.
Return to Armenia and War
When Kojoyan returned home, conditions were difficult for artists. World War I began, and he joined the army. During the war, he learned about the Armenian genocide. This news caused him great pain.
In 1918, he moved to Armenia. As an artist, he helped with excavations at Ani. He copied the frescoes from the Church of the Savior. This helped him learn about old Armenian art.
Working in Soviet Armenia
After Soviet rule began in Armenia in 1920, Kojoyan joined other artists. They created posters and caricatures. These artworks were used to share important messages.
In 1921, Kojoyan went to Tabriz. He studied the culture of ancient Persia there. He also taught at an art studio. Alexander Tamanian had helped organize this studio.
In 1922, he returned to the Armenian SSR. Art was growing in Yerevan at this time. A new School of Fine Arts was opened. It had departments for painting, sculpture, and applied arts.
Artists also worked for publishing houses and theaters. In 1939, Kojoyan showed his art in Moscow. He received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour. He was also named a People's Artist of the Republic.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1945, the Institute of Fine Arts opened in Yerevan. Kojoyan became a professor there. He taught painting and sculpture.
In 1959, an exhibition celebrated his 75th birthday. It was shown in Yerevan, Tbilisi, Baku, Moscow, and Saint Petersburg. While the exhibition was still in Saint Petersburg, Kojoyan became ill. He passed away in Yerevan.
In 1963, a Fine Arts School was named after him in Yerevan. In 1973, the house where Kojoyan and sculptor Ara Sargsyan lived became a museum. It is now called the Ara Sargsyan and Hakob Kojoyan Museum.
