An Armenian modern day folk tale published by Heifer International, written by New York Times best-selling author Page McBrier and illustrated by Stefano teaches children “never to envy others”. An Armenian proverb unites three best friends and one beautiful cow in a tale about sharing, caring and responsibility. “Once There Was and Was Not . . .”...
Edward Ter Ghazarian (founder of miniature art)
The world renowned Armenian micro miniaturist Edward Ghazaryan is considered the founder of the unique art of micro miniature. In the 1950s the European press was abuzz about an Armenian man who claimed to create tiny works of art smaller than the eye of a needle. One German newspaper reader had his doubts and...
Armenian Legends illustrated by Zabelle C. Boyajian (1916).
Ancient Armenian Legends and Poems illustrated by Zabelle C. Boyajian (1916). Legends in order: 1. Founding of Van 2. The Wedding 3. Ara and Semiramis (Shamiram) 4. Artashes and Satenik 5. Christ’s Letter to Abgarus 6. The Legend of Akhtamar 7. The Lady and the Minstrel 8. Armenia 9. The Castle of Anoush 10. The Vision...
Armenian folk dance promo from Bert Ensemble
When I saw this promo, I thought to myself : “finally a professional dance group from Armenia”. This is only a promo but I still think it is worth to mention. Can’t wait to get my hands on a full recording 😀
Animated songs of the 15th century Armenian poet.
These are beautiful animated songs of the 15th century Armenian poet Nahabed Koutchak. Just sit back and enjoy the ride! Below is a part of translation. Thy face is like a moon that shines on earth, Like a thick night thy clustering tresses be; Apples of paradise thy temples are, And thy deep eyes were...
Enovk Nasariants (1868-1929)
Enovk Nasariants was an accomplished master of pastel. His live was one of hardship and deprivation. He moved to Tiflis (today Tbilisi in Georgia) and later to Alexandropol (today Gyumri in Armenia), where some his of work has been preserved. Of his portraits very few have survived elsewhere. His work illustrates refined knowledge of technique and the use of pastilles little known to artists of the region. On his portraits...
