Director of the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, PhD in art
history, associate professor, Honored Cultural Worker, Shirin
Malikova has delivered a lecture on the topic “Mirza Kadim Irevani:
at the intersection of Eastern and European art styles” at Kyrgyz
National Museum of Fine Arts, Azernews
reports.
At the lecture, which took place within the framework of the
Days of Azerbaijani Culture in Bishkek, Shirin Malikova spoke about
the life and work of Mirza Kadim Irevani (1825-1875), who played an
exceptional role in the development of our national fine art in the
19th century.
She noted that in his work, which covers many directions, the
artist harmoniously combined the rich traditions of classical
oriental miniature and folk art with the achievements of European
realistic painting, forming an original style. Decorated with
elegant colorful patterns and ornamental shebeke, possessing a deep
artistic and aesthetic impact of the boards, monumental portraits
and compositions of M.K. Irevani today retain their high value as
perfect examples of art.
Students and cultural workers of Kyrgyzstan attended the
lecture. In conclusion, detailed answers were given to questions on
the topic.
Note that the Days of Azerbaijan Culture will last until April
25. The event features numerous exhibitions, gala concerts,
theatrical performances, literary evenings and master classes in
leading institutions of Bishkek.
The exhibition “National Heritage Living in the Pearls of
Azerbaijani Art” at Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts where works
of fine and applied art are presented, including works dedicated to
the 200th anniversary of the founder of Azerbaijani easel painting,
the outstanding artist Mirza Kadim Irevani, draws special attention
of art lovers.
