And Popov biography

To meet his calling towards his calling, Igor Popov was born in Ukraine, in the city of Kharkov. In the year, the future artist entered the Institute. Gerasimov, the famous painter, became his teacher. The formation of the worldview of the future artist was facilitated by trips to the north of Russia. He liked to portray old cities on canvases, where patriarchal resistance was felt.

Nevertheless, "dear to the heart of the antiquity" was intertwined with the features of modern life. So a special direction appeared, representing the socio-cultural identity of our country. The beginning of x is the period that represents a new direction on display - the canvases reflecting the life of small old Russian cities. These were the works of the art of Igor Popov, who chose this direction along with other masters: Sorokin, Stozharov, Bragovsky and others.

Artists depicted paintings of provincial life, small streets, an uncomplicated pastime of citizens and mobile children. In his works of art, Popov conveys the life pulse of the city, its multi -layer. Work in the House of Creativity named after Kardovsky, located in Pereslavl-Zalessky, which opened new names to the country.

Thanks to the wise leader who managed to form a friendly and cohesive team, the work was arguing, created the basis for the development of domestic talents. In this close -knit partnership, united by common interests and the goal, a whole group of artists formed, who later became leading masters of their craft. In this organization, Popov worked with great passion and enthusiasm.

Here the “collective farm market” canvas appeared - a picturesque composition that harmoniously connects the acting faces and the city landscape. At the end of the year. In the works of Popov, the theme of the city of Moscow is increasingly being visible. During this period, the artist focuses on morality, spirituality in his works. He seeks to reveal in the created atmosphere the complex life processes of a person, his inner world.

Creativity becomes more personal, disposal to contemplation, to calm thoughts. Popov creates harmonious balanced compositions. His paintings are imbued with sincerity, lyricism and warmth. Popov’s talent was noticed and appreciated. In the year he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR, and after 8 years he was awarded the honorary title of People's Artist of Russia.

The most famous paintings by the artist are considered: “Bazaar day”, “First Snow”, a cycle of portraits “Fishermen from Galich”, etc. In the year, an outstanding artist passed away. He left behind a lot of peculiar and original paintings reflecting the history of the Soviet period of life. Some of his paintings are stored in the Tretyakov Gallery, which continue to delight people, to appeal to their emotions and feelings.

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