The remains of Rock-Art have been found in over 120 countries. These are the images carved or pecked into a rock face using stone tools. Human-like (anthropomorphic), animal and bird (zoomorphic) images are common, as are circles, spirals, dots, lines, and other geometric and abstract forms. They have great cognitive value and tell us myths […]
Armenian Sculptor David Yerevantsi
The Winner of “William Saroyan” Medal David Yerevantsi is one of the artists promoting the introduction and development of Armenian art throughout Diaspora. His contribution to the worldwide presentation of Armenian works is made by the art of the Armenian master, by his statuary. Famous sculptor plays a great role in the preservation, strengthening and development […]
Master Vahan’s Rocky Park
The Amazing World of Statues Armenia deserves to be called “the open air museum”. Here you can explore both beautiful corners of miraculous nature and handmade monuments which are unique as you cannot find the same anywhere else. One of such handmade museums is the Master Vahan’s Rocky Park which is situated in one of […]
Taraz – Armenian National Dress
Unique Sample of Armenian Culture In Armenian reality national dress known as garb (taraz) is one of the traditional elements of culture and lifestyle. Dress, clothing, wear; these words are synonymous with taraz; but it also expresses meanings of fashion and manner. It includes both the elements of vestment and the ornaments framing to them or […]
An 8 Century Long Friendship
The friendship between Armenians and Venetians started with the concession of mutual trade privileges in the XIII century between the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia and the Republic of Venice. From this time on the Armenian presence in the city of Venice as a “privileged nation” has been constant. The importance of this presence for the […]
Hollywood best music in Armenia
Armenian Youth Symphonic Orchestra already has an overloaded concert schedule till 2014. 2012 will also be full of concerts both in Armenia and abroad. On January 26, 2012 the Orchestra had a concert joint with London Symphonic Orchestra (Director- Valery Gergiev). Sergey Smbatyan, head of the Symphonic Orchestra informed that there is a concert on […]
Yerevan – World Book Capital 2012
500th Anniversary of the First Armenian Printed Book In 2012 Yerevan celebrates New Years’ eve triple. Happy mood will dominate in our city all year round as 2 very important events come to replenish the feasts of Christmas. In 2012 we celebrate the announcing of “Yerevan as World Book Capital” and the 500th anniversary of […]
The Gospel of Mughni
Manuscript N 7736 in Matenadaran The 11th century in the cultural life of medieval Armenia is significant for the creation of both architectural and pictorial monuments. A large number of valuable and interesting works of artistic illustration of books were created in different regions of Armenia according to the peculiar features of each region. The […]
Al Jazeera to broadcast a movie on the Armenian Genocide
Grandma’s Tattoos can be seen from Wednesday, January 11, at the following times GMT: Wednesday: 2000; Thursday: 1200; Friday: 0100; Saturday: 0600; Sunday: 2000; Monday: 1200; Tuesday: 0100. During the First World War millions of Armenians were forced out of their homes in the then Ottoman empire, into the deserts of Syria and Iraq. More […]
UNESCO confirmed!
During the 36th assembly of UNESCO, held on October 25-November 10, the presented heritages of Armenia had been confirmed. The list was made of: – Creator of the Armenian Alphabet Mesrop Mashtotc (362-440), 1650th anniversary – Poet, musician Sayat-Nova (1712-1795), 300th anniversary – First published Armenian book, 500th anniversary (1512) – Scientist Anania Shirakatci 1400th […]