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Badura Afganli

Badura Afganli (Azerbaijani: Bədurə Məlik qızı Əfqanlı; maiden name Agamalova) (25 October 1912 – 7 May 2002) was a Soviet and Azerbaijani set designer and costume designer. She was one of the first Azerbaijani female theater designers. She was awarded the titles of People's Artiste of the Azerbaijan SSR (1974), and Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR (1949).

Also recorded as Badura Malik gizi Afghanli

Badura Afganli

Name
Badura Afganli
Birth Name
Badura Agamalova
Born
25 October 1912
Birthplace
Baku, Russian Empire
Died
7 May 2002
Place of death
Baku, Azerbaijan
Occupation
Set designer, costume designer
Spouse
Rza Afganli
Nationality
Soviet Union · Azerbaijan
Fields
scenography · theatrical costume · design
Honours
Order of the Badge of Honour · Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR · People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR

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Badura Afganli (Azerbaijani: Bədurə Məlik qızı Əfqanlı; maiden name Agamalova) (25 October 1912 – 7 May 2002) was a Soviet and Azerbaijani set designer and costume designer. She was one of the first Azerbaijani female theater designers. She was awarded the titles of People's Artiste of the Azerbaijan SSR (1974), and Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR (1949).

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Badura Afganli (1912–2002) was an actress, artist and costume designer, among other activities and a national of Azerbaijan and the Soviet Union. The actress was born and died in Baku.

Badura Afganli studied at Azim Azimzade Art School. The actress was active in design, scenography and theatrical costume. Badura Afganli received Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR, Order of the Badge of Honour and People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Honours and memberships
  3. 03Bibliography and scholarly literature
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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