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|name = Tbilisi State Academy of Arts |
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|native_name = თბილისის სახელმწიფო სამხატვრო აკადემია |
|native_name = თბილისის სახელმწიფო სამხატვრო აკადემია |
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|image = LOGO OF TSSA.jpg |
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|established = 1922 |
|established = 1922 |
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|rector = Karaman Kutateladze |
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The '''Tbilisi State Academy of Arts''' ({{lang-ka|თბილისის სახელმწიფო სამხატვრო აკადემია}}) is one of the oldest universities in [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] and [[Caucasus]]. It is located in central [[Tbilisi]] near the [[Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre |
The '''Tbilisi State Academy of Arts''' ({{lang-ka|თბილისის სახელმწიფო სამხატვრო აკადემია}}) is one of the oldest universities in [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] and the [[Caucasus]]. It is located in central [[Tbilisi]] near the [[Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre]] on [[Rustaveli Avenue]]. |
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Dating from the 1850s, the building that houses the Tbilisi State Academy of Art is one of the most outstanding heritage sites in [[Tbilisi]]. Defined by an eclectic mix of European and oriental architectural and artistic styles, this landmark building is best known for its so-called Mirror Halls, the sumptuous adornments of which, executed by Qajar artists invited from Iran, are reminiscent of the decorations of oriental palaces.<ref>{{Cite web |title=აკადემიის ისტორია » Tbilisi Art Academy Portal |url=https://art.edu.ge/aceng/index.php?do=cat&category=1-1 |access-date=2022-12-23 |website=art.edu.ge}}</ref> |
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[[File:Tbilisi Art Acdemy photo from archive.jpg|thumb|260px|Tbilisi State Academy of Arts building by [[Dmitri Ivanovich Yermakov|Dmitri Yermakov]]. 1884]] |
[[File:Tbilisi Art Acdemy photo from archive.jpg|thumb|260px|Tbilisi State Academy of Arts building by [[Dmitri Ivanovich Yermakov|Dmitri Yermakov]]. 1884]] |
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[[File:From the archive of the Academy.jpg|thumb|260px|[[Gigo Gabashvili]] in the centre of photo, 1922.]] |
[[File:From the archive of the Academy.jpg|thumb|260px|[[Gigo Gabashvili]] in the centre of photo, 1922.]] |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Art Academy of Georgia was founded on 8 March 1922 by order of the [[People's Commissariat for Education|People's Commissariat on Education]]. Four faculties were established: painting, sculpture, graphic arts and architecture. In 1927, the department of ceramics was added. In 1922, Mose Toidze founded an art school providing training to young people wishing to enter the Academy. The academy is housed in the former mansion of Vardan Arshakuni, completely reconstructed and refurbished by the architect [[Simon Kldiashvili]] in 1902. |
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Renowned artists have taught at the academy since its founding; the first were [[Gigo Gabashvili]], [[Iakob Nikoladze]], [[Eugene Lanceray]], Joseph Sharlemagne, [[Henryk Hryniewski]], [[Yeghishe Tadevosyan]], [[Nikolay Sklifosovsky|Nikolay Sklifosovskiy]], Nicholas Antadze, Anatoli Kalgin, Nikolay Severove, [[Dimitri Shevardnadze]], Michael Machavariani, Alexander Pitskhelauri, Michael Khananashvili, Boris Shebuev, Mose Toidze, Alexander Tsimakuridze, Nicholas Kandelaki, [[Valerian Sidamon-Eristavi]], [[David Kakabadze]], [[Lado Gudiashvili]], George Sesiashvili, [[Ucha Japaridze]], Shalva Amiranashvili, [[Apollon Kutateladze]], Vasili Shukhaev, [[Sergo Kobuladze]], [[Silovan Kakabadze]], Shota Mikatadze, David Tsitsishvili, Zakro Maisuradze, and Lado Grigolia. |
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The Tbilisi State Academy of Arts is located in the former “House of Arshakuni”, |
The Tbilisi State Academy of Arts is located in the former “House of Arshakuni”, which was designed by architect G. Ivanov in 1856. The interiors were designed in the [[Qajar art|Qajar artistic]] style by Iranian masters who were working in Tbilisi. Until 1937, the building also contained the ballet studio (the Mirror Hall) of [[Maria Perini]], the spouse of artist Henryk Hryniewski, as well as the latter's art studio; the studio of Professor Gigo Gabashvili; and the Kobulashvili family flats. In 1972, a new ten-floor academy block was built (architects A. Kurdiani, M. Chkhikvadze, L. Sumbadze, constructor D. Kajaia). In 2005–2006, the new block was restored by Cartu Bank. |
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In 1972 the new ten-floor academy block was built (architects A.Kurdiani, M. Chkhikvadze, L. Sumbadze, constructor D. Kajaia). In 2005–2006 the new block was restored by Cartu Bank . |
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===Faculties=== |
===Faculties=== |
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*1992–2003 – Soso Koyava |
*1992–2003 – Soso Koyava |
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*2003–2012 – [[Gia Bugadze]] |
*2003–2012 – [[Gia Bugadze]] |
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*2012–2012 – Irena Popiashvili |
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*2012–2014 – Tinatin Kldiashvili |
*2012–2014 – Tinatin Kldiashvili |
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*2014–2022 – [[Gia Gugushvili]] |
*2014–2022 – [[Gia Gugushvili]] |
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*2022–present – Karaman Kutateladze |
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==Exhibitions== |
==Exhibitions== |
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The academy operates the following exhibition spaces: |
The academy operates the following exhibition spaces: |
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* Big exhibition hall |
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* Museum – includes 618 paintings, course and diploma artworks. Among them are art-pieces by [[Gigo Gabashvili]] (8 works), [[Elene Akhvlediani]], Ludwig Luigi Longo, Kirill Zdanevich, Tamara Balanchivadze, Mose Toidze, Aleksander Tsimakuridze, Korneli Sanadze, Reno Turkia, Koki Makharadze |
* Museum – includes 618 paintings, course and diploma artworks. Among them are art-pieces by [[Gigo Gabashvili]] (8 works), [[Elene Akhvlediani]], Ludwig Luigi Longo, Kirill Zdanevich, Tamara Balanchivadze, Mose Toidze, Aleksander Tsimakuridze, Korneli Sanadze, Reno Turkia, Koki Makharadze |
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* Tapestry Museum on Shardin street |
* Tapestry Museum on Shardin street |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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* თბილისის სახელმწიფო სამხატვრო აკადემია (The Tbilisi State Academy of Arts).Tbilisi 2002. {{ISBN|99928-0-430-0}}. |
* თბილისის სახელმწიფო სამხატვრო აკადემია (The Tbilisi State Academy of Arts).Tbilisi 2002. {{ISBN|99928-0-430-0}}. |
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Latest revision as of 02:42, 8 July 2024
თბილისის სახელმწიფო სამხატვრო აკადემია | |
| Type | Public |
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| Established | 1922 |
| Rector | Karaman Kutateladze |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | TSAA |
| Website | /en/ www.art.edu.ge |
The Tbilisi State Academy of Arts (Georgian: თბილისის სახელმწიფო სამხატვრო აკადემია) is one of the oldest universities in Georgia and the Caucasus. It is located in central Tbilisi near the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre on Rustaveli Avenue.
Dating from the 1850s, the building that houses the Tbilisi State Academy of Art is one of the most outstanding heritage sites in Tbilisi. Defined by an eclectic mix of European and oriental architectural and artistic styles, this landmark building is best known for its so-called Mirror Halls, the sumptuous adornments of which, executed by Qajar artists invited from Iran, are reminiscent of the decorations of oriental palaces.[1]
History
[edit]Art Academy of Georgia was founded on 8 March 1922 by order of the People's Commissariat on Education. Four faculties were established: painting, sculpture, graphic arts and architecture. In 1927, the department of ceramics was added. In 1922, Mose Toidze founded an art school providing training to young people wishing to enter the Academy. The academy is housed in the former mansion of Vardan Arshakuni, completely reconstructed and refurbished by the architect Simon Kldiashvili in 1902.
Renowned artists have taught at the academy since its founding; the first were Gigo Gabashvili, Iakob Nikoladze, Eugene Lanceray, Joseph Sharlemagne, Henryk Hryniewski, Yeghishe Tadevosyan, Nikolay Sklifosovskiy, Nicholas Antadze, Anatoli Kalgin, Nikolay Severove, Dimitri Shevardnadze, Michael Machavariani, Alexander Pitskhelauri, Michael Khananashvili, Boris Shebuev, Mose Toidze, Alexander Tsimakuridze, Nicholas Kandelaki, Valerian Sidamon-Eristavi, David Kakabadze, Lado Gudiashvili, George Sesiashvili, Ucha Japaridze, Shalva Amiranashvili, Apollon Kutateladze, Vasili Shukhaev, Sergo Kobuladze, Silovan Kakabadze, Shota Mikatadze, David Tsitsishvili, Zakro Maisuradze, and Lado Grigolia.
The Tbilisi State Academy of Arts is located in the former “House of Arshakuni”, which was designed by architect G. Ivanov in 1856. The interiors were designed in the Qajar artistic style by Iranian masters who were working in Tbilisi. Until 1937, the building also contained the ballet studio (the Mirror Hall) of Maria Perini, the spouse of artist Henryk Hryniewski, as well as the latter's art studio; the studio of Professor Gigo Gabashvili; and the Kobulashvili family flats. In 1972, a new ten-floor academy block was built (architects A. Kurdiani, M. Chkhikvadze, L. Sumbadze, constructor D. Kajaia). In 2005–2006, the new block was restored by Cartu Bank.
Faculties
[edit]- Visual Arts - Dean Megi Tsitlidze
- Media Arts - Dean Nana Iashvili
- Design - Dean Giorgi Iashvili
- Architecture - Dean Irakli Pirmisashvili
- Restoration, Art History and Theory - Dean Tamara Khundadze
All educational programs at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts are conducted in the Georgian language. For applicants with a foreign upper-secondary school education that lack qualifications in Georgian a language test is required.
Rectors
[edit]- 1922–1926 – Giorgi Chubinashvili
- 1927–1930 – Alexander Duduchava
- 1930–1932 – Vakhtang Kotetishvili
- 1932–1936 – Grigol Bukhnikashvili
- 1936–1942 – Silovan Kakabadze
- 1942–1948 – Ucha Japaridze
- 1948–1952 – Mamia Duduchava
- 1952–1959 – Sergo Kobuladze
- 1959–1972 – Apollon Kutateladze
- 1972–1982 – Giorgi Totibadze
- 1982–1987 – Zurab Nizharadze
- 1987–1992 – Tengiz Peradze
- 1992–2003 – Soso Koyava
- 2003–2012 – Gia Bugadze
- 2012–2012 – Irena Popiashvili
- 2012–2014 – Tinatin Kldiashvili
- 2014–2022 – Gia Gugushvili
- 2022–present – Karaman Kutateladze
Exhibitions
[edit]The academy operates the following exhibition spaces:
- Museum – includes 618 paintings, course and diploma artworks. Among them are art-pieces by Gigo Gabashvili (8 works), Elene Akhvlediani, Ludwig Luigi Longo, Kirill Zdanevich, Tamara Balanchivadze, Mose Toidze, Aleksander Tsimakuridze, Korneli Sanadze, Reno Turkia, Koki Makharadze
- Tapestry Museum on Shardin street
References
[edit]- ^ "აკადემიის ისტორია » Tbilisi Art Academy Portal". art.edu.ge. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- თბილისის სახელმწიფო სამხატვრო აკადემია (The Tbilisi State Academy of Arts).Tbilisi 2002. ISBN 99928-0-430-0.
- საქართველოს ძველი ქალაქები: თბილისი (second ed.). 2006. ISBN 99940-0-923-0.
- თბილისის სახელმწიფო სამხატვრო აკადემია (The Tbilisi State Academy of Arts). Tbilisi 2011. ISBN 978-9941-0-3304-9.
