Juozas Jankus
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Juozas Jankus (1912 in Sereikoniai, Kovno Governorate – 1999) was a Lithuanian painter.
Biography[edit]
In 1936, he graduated from the Kaunas School of Art, majoring in sculpture. From 1937 to 1940, he worked at Šiauliai Teachers' Seminary; 1942–1953, he was in Šiauliai, Klaipėda, and Vilnius drama theaters; 1953–1975, he was Director of the Lithuanian Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Creation[edit]
In 1950s and 1960s, he relied mainly on the principles of realism, later on constructivism, and other currents of modernism. The most important works are characterized by a solid style, a harmonious, well-structured composition, a color scheme of bright contrasting colors. Participated in exhibitions since 1936. Works are owned by the Lithuanian Art Museum and the Lithuanian Theater, Music and Cinema Museum.[1]
He was awarded the State Prize; he was given the names of the Meritorious Artist of Lithuania (1954) and People's Artist of Lithuania (1957), as well as many other prizes and awards.
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References[edit]
- ^ Gražina Marčiukaitytė. Juozas Jankus. Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija, T. VIII (Imhof-Junusas). – Vilnius: Science and Encyclopedia Publishing Institute, 2005. 519 pages.
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