Vramshapuh Shakaryan

Vramshapuh Shakaryan (1906-1981) In 1906

- was born in Shushi (Mountain Karabakh). In 1916

- he earned a living with his first pictures. He lived in Baku. In 1918

- moved to Pyatigorsk with his family. Discovering Sergey Rubel's private studio here, he starts visiting frequently. He helped to mix the paints, stretch the canvas, he learned "craft". At that time, Shakaryan's love for classical art, renaissance forms was formed, because Rubel himself was a fan of the Renaissance and worked in that style (he participated in the mural works of the Vladimir Cathedral in Kyiv). Under his guidance, Shakaryan began to copy the works of great masters. In 1926

- admitted to the All-Union Art and Technical Workshops (Moscow). After graduating, he entered the Moscow Institute of Fine Arts (studied by V.

In Favorsk and N.

near Kupryanov). Already in the third year, Favorsky nominates her for post-graduate studies. In 1936

- graduates from the institute and starts teaching painting there. In 1940

- begins to participate in all-Union and international exhibitions. Later, his pedagogical and organizational abilities were put to use in Omsk, Krasnodar and Chisinau, where art schools were founded under his direct leadership. In 1946

- arrives in Yerevan and becomes one of the leading professors of the Fine Arts and Theater Institute. Works at M.

Saryan, A.

Kojoyan, with Ara Sargsyan. Later, he heads the drawing department. In addition to creating, he is engaged in scientific activities, he writes works on composition, painting, telegraphy, color and other topics. He was awarded the title of Honored Art Worker of the ASSR, Professor. In 1981

- died. The works are located in the Museum of Contemporary Art (Yerevan), the National Gallery of Armenia.