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'''Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis''' ({{OldStyleDate|September 22|1875|September 10}} in [[Old Varėna]]—{{OldStyleDate|April 10|1911|March 28}} in [[Pustelnik]] near [[Warsaw]]) was a [[Lithuania]]n [[painter]] and [[composer]]. During his short life he created about 200 pieces of music and painted about 300 paintings.[http://neris.mii.lt/art/ciurlionis/chronol.html] |
'''Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis''' ({{OldStyleDate|September 22|1875|September 10}} in [[Old Varėna]]—{{OldStyleDate|April 10|1911|March 28}} in [[Pustelnik]] near [[Warsaw]]) was a [[Lithuania]]n [[painter]] and [[composer]]. During his short life he created about 200 pieces of music and painted about 300 paintings.[http://neris.mii.lt/art/ciurlionis/chronol.html] The majority of his paintings are housed in the M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art, in [[Kaunas]], [[Lithuania]]. His works have had a profound influence on modern Lithuanian culture. |
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Čiurlionis was the oldest of nine children of his father, Constantine, and his mother, Adele. In 1878 his family moved to [[Druskininkai]], where his father became town organist. Čiurlionis studied piano and composition at the [[Warsaw]] Conservatory |
Čiurlionis was the oldest of nine children of his father, Constantine, and his mother, Adele. In 1878 his family moved to [[Druskininkai]], where his father became the town organist. Čiurlionis studied piano and composition at the [[Warsaw]] [[Conservatory]] from 1894 to 1899. Later he attended composition lectures at the [[Leipzig]] Conservatory (1901 to 1902), and studied drawing at the Warsaw School of Fine Arts from 1904 to 1906. |
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He was one of the initiators and a participant |
He was one of the initiators of, and a participant in, the ''[[First Exhibition of Lithuanian Art]]'' that took place in [[Vilnius]] in [[1907]]. Soon after this event the ''Lithuanian Union of Arts'' was founded, and Čiurlionis was of its nineteen founding members. |
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His [[symphonic poem]]s '' |
Čiurlionis felt that he was a synesthete; that is, he perceived colors and music simultaneously (see [[Synesthesia in art]]). His [[symphonic poem]]s ''In the Forest'' (''Miške'') and ''The Sea'' (''Jūra'') were performed only [[posthumously]]. |
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Čiurlionis is buried in [[Vilnius]] |
Čiurlionis is buried in [[Vilnius]]' [[Rasos Cemetery]]. |
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*Čiurlionis' name has been given to cliffs in |
*Čiurlionis' name has been given to cliffs in [[Franz Josef Land]], a peak in the [[Pamir Mountains]] and [[Meanings of asteroid names (2001-2500)|asteroid #2420]]. |
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*In [[1957]] the Lithuanian community in Chicago |
*In [[1957]] the Lithuanian community in Chicago opened ''The Čiurlionis Art Gallery'', hosting exhibitions of the Lithuanian painter's works. The [[National M. K. Čiurlionis School of Art]] was founded in Vilnius in [[1945]]. |
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*''The Čiurlionis String Quartet'' |
*''The Čiurlionis String Quartet'' is performed in Lithuania and abroad. Every several years junior performers from Lithuania and neighbouring countries take part in ''The Čiurlionis Competition''. |
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*The Lithuanian composer [[Osvaldas Balakauskas]] work ''Sonata of the Mountains'' (1975) was inspired by the paintings of Čiurlionis. |
*The Lithuanian composer [[Osvaldas Balakauskas]]' work ''Sonata of the Mountains'' (1975) was inspired by the paintings of Čiurlionis. |
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*The M. K. Čiurlionis National Art museum in Kaunas holds collections of works by Čiurlionis, as well as Lithuanian and foreign fine and folk art. The M. K. Čiurlionis Memorial museum in Druskininkai is a branch of the museum in Kaunas; the exhibition includes biographical documents and photographs and reproductions of the artist's works. |
*The M. K. Čiurlionis National Art museum in Kaunas holds collections of works by Čiurlionis, as well as Lithuanian and foreign fine and folk art. The M. K. Čiurlionis Memorial museum in [[Druskininkai]] is a branch of the museum in [[Kaunas]]; the exhibition includes biographical documents and photographs and reproductions of the artist's works. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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Revision as of 16:04, 10 November 2006
Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (September 22 [O.S. September 10] 1875 in Old Varėna—April 10 [O.S. March 28] 1911 in Pustelnik near Warsaw) was a Lithuanian painter and composer. During his short life he created about 200 pieces of music and painted about 300 paintings.[1] The majority of his paintings are housed in the M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art, in Kaunas, Lithuania. His works have had a profound influence on modern Lithuanian culture.
Čiurlionis was the oldest of nine children of his father, Constantine, and his mother, Adele. In 1878 his family moved to Druskininkai, where his father became the town organist. Čiurlionis studied piano and composition at the Warsaw Conservatory from 1894 to 1899. Later he attended composition lectures at the Leipzig Conservatory (1901 to 1902), and studied drawing at the Warsaw School of Fine Arts from 1904 to 1906.
He was one of the initiators of, and a participant in, the First Exhibition of Lithuanian Art that took place in Vilnius in 1907. Soon after this event the Lithuanian Union of Arts was founded, and Čiurlionis was of its nineteen founding members.
Čiurlionis felt that he was a synesthete; that is, he perceived colors and music simultaneously (see Synesthesia in art). His symphonic poems In the Forest (Miške) and The Sea (Jūra) were performed only posthumously.
Čiurlionis is buried in Vilnius' Rasos Cemetery.
- Čiurlionis' name has been given to cliffs in Franz Josef Land, a peak in the Pamir Mountains and asteroid #2420.
- In 1957 the Lithuanian community in Chicago opened The Čiurlionis Art Gallery, hosting exhibitions of the Lithuanian painter's works. The National M. K. Čiurlionis School of Art was founded in Vilnius in 1945.
- The Čiurlionis String Quartet is performed in Lithuania and abroad. Every several years junior performers from Lithuania and neighbouring countries take part in The Čiurlionis Competition.
- The Lithuanian composer Osvaldas Balakauskas' work Sonata of the Mountains (1975) was inspired by the paintings of Čiurlionis.
- The M. K. Čiurlionis National Art museum in Kaunas holds collections of works by Čiurlionis, as well as Lithuanian and foreign fine and folk art. The M. K. Čiurlionis Memorial museum in Druskininkai is a branch of the museum in Kaunas; the exhibition includes biographical documents and photographs and reproductions of the artist's works.