Alexandre Benois date of birth:

May 4, 1870

How old was Alexandre Benois when died?

89

When did Alexandre Benois die?

February 9, 1960

What is Alexandre Benois nationality?

Russian

What is Alexandre Benois's occupation?

Designer

Short Biography

Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois (Russian: Алекса́ндр Никола́евич Бенуа́, also spelled Alexander Benois; 3 May [O.S. 21 April] 1870, Saint Petersburg – 9 February 1960, Paris), was an influential artist, art critic, historian, preservationist, and founding member of Mir iskusstva (World of Art), an art movement and magazine. As a designer for the Ballets Russes under Sergei Diaghilev, Benois exerted what is considered a seminal influence on the modern ballet and stage design.