Vladimir Burliuk facts for kids
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Vladimir Burliuk
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| Владимир Бурлюк | |
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| Born | March 27, 1886 |
| Died | 1917 |
| Nationality | Russian Empire |
| Movement | Primitivism (art) and Cubo-Futurism |
Vladimir Davydovych Burliuk (Russian: Владимир Давидович Бурлюк; Ukrainian: Володимир Давидович Бурлюк, romanized: Volodymyr Davydovych Burliuk; 27 March [O.S. 15 March] 1886 – 1917) was a Russian artist. He was known for his new and experimental art styles, like Neo-Primitivism and Cubo-Futurism. Vladimir also illustrated books. He was from the Russian Empire, which is now parts of Russia and Ukraine. He passed away at the age of 32 during World War I.
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About Vladimir Burliuk
Early Life and Family History
Vladimir Davydovych Burliuk was born on March 15, 1886. His birthplace was Kharkiv, which is now in Ukraine. He was the younger brother of another famous artist, David Burliuk.
His family had roots in Ukrainian Cossacks. These were brave, skilled warriors and leaders from a long time ago. His mother, Ludmila Mikhnevich, was from Belarus.
Art Education and Early Career
In 1903, Vladimir started studying art. He went to the Azbe School in Munich, Germany. A year later, he joined the army. He served as a soldier in the Russo-Japanese War.
From 1905 to 1910, Burliuk attended the Kyiv Art School (KKHU). During these years, he lived in different cities. He lived in Moscow from 1907 to 1908. In 1908, he moved back to Kiev. There, he worked closely with other artists like Aleksandra Ekster and Mikhail Larionov.
Forming Art Groups
Vladimir and his brother David Burliuk were very active in the art world. They helped organize an art show in Kiev. This show featured new and experimental art. It was with a group called The Link (Zveno).
From 1909 to 1910, Vladimir lived in St.Petersburg. Then, from 1910 to 1911, he lived in Moscow. In 1910, he joined an art group called Jack of Diamonds. His brother David, Aleksandra Ekster, and Malevich were also members. Later, Nathan Altman and Wladimir Tatlin joined too. In the same year, he also became part of another group of new artists. This group was known as the Soyuz Molodyozhi (Union of the Youth).
Illustrations and Later Life
In 1911, Vladimir went to art school in Odessa. From 1913 to 1915, he created many illustrations for books. These books were part of the futuristic art movement in Moscow. One book he illustrated was The Assistance of the Muses in Spring (1915). He also helped illustrate Roar! Gauntlets, 1908–1914 by Velimir Khlebnikov. He worked on this book with Kazimir Malevich.
In 1916, Vladimir was called to join the Imperial army. He was sent to fight in World War I. Sadly, he was killed in 1917 while fighting on the Macedonian front.
Gallery
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Wladimir Burliuk, Portrait of Velemir Khlebnikov (1913)
See also
In Spanish: Vladímir Burliuk para niños
