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Petre Otskheli

1907 - 1937

Quick Facts

  • Nationality: Georgia
  • Top 3 works:
    • Decoration Sketch for the play
    • Sketch for the paly
    • Sketch for movie
  • Top-ranked work: Decoration Sketch for the play
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Lifespan: 30 years
  • Vibe:
    • dramatic
    • nostalgic
  • Art period: Modern
  • Mediums:
    • drawing
    • mixed media

early life and education

petre otskheli, a renowned georgian modernist set and costume designer, was born on november 25, 1907, in kutaisi, georgia. he studied at the kutaisi realschule and the tbilisi state academy of arts in the 1920s.

career and collaborations

otskheli's career was marked by a creative relationship with director kote marjanishvili, who invited him to his theatre in kutaisi in 1928. otskheli's innovative visual experiments and skillful use of stage for massive designs earned him recognition. however, he soon came under pressure from stalin's lieutenant in the caucasus, lavrentiy beria. in 1936, otskheli fled to moscow, where he was recruited by his fellow countryman sergo amaghlobeli, then the director of moscow maly theatre.

tragic end and legacy

in 1937, both otskheli and amaghlobeli were arrested and shot on trumped-up charges of treason. despite his tragic end, otskheli's scenographic constructivism has had a lasting influence on georgian scenic design. in 1939, his works were awarded a gold medal at the international exhibition of stage design in london.

key artworks and museums

* petre otskheli's designs can be found in various museums, including the tretyakov gallery, moscow, which is a world-renowned museum housing an extensive collection of russian fine art. * some notable artworks from the moscow maly theatre and kremlin museum (moscow, russia) can be found on https://WikiOO.org, which features a wide range of artistic masterpieces. important: otskheli's life and work serve as a testament to the enduring power of art, even in the face of adversity.

Questions & Answers

How is Petre Otskheli's career divided into periods?

Petre Otskheli's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

How popular are Petre Otskheli's artworks?

Statistics about Petre Otskheli's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

Can I explore Petre Otskheli's works by keyword?

To find works by Petre Otskheli on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.

What are the birth city and country of Petre Otskheli?

Petre Otskheli was born in Kutaisi, in Georgia.

Where can I see Petre Otskheli's artworks in a 3D gallery?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Petre Otskheli presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

Where can I see the color profile of Petre Otskheli's work?

The Palette Genome of Petre Otskheli is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

Where can I see Petre Otskheli's artworks in chronological order?

Petre Otskheli's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.

Where are Petre Otskheli's artworks grouped by art movement?

The All Movements page groups Petre Otskheli's artworks by art movement.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
Petre Otskheli was born in which Georgian city?
Question 2:
Which director invited Petre Otskheli to work at his theatre in Kutaisi?
Question 3:
What ultimately led to Petre Otskheli's tragic death in 1937?
Question 4:
Petre Otskheli's work is most closely associated with which artistic movement?
Question 5:
In what year did Petre Otskheli receive a gold medal at the International Exhibition of Stage Design in London?
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