The magazine was distributed in the diaspora, in 14 communities, through the authorized representatives. The magnificent book known as the gladzor gospels is a masterpiece of fourteenthcentury armenian art. This gospel book is the earliest of the armenian manuscripts in the library of congress collections. This product was added to our catalog on wednesday 27 october, 2010. This book presents a collection of armenian ornamental art from the medieval era a. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears.
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Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. See more ideas about art, armenian culture and armenia. The first armenian printing house in yerevan was established in 1876 by z. His previous publications include catalogue of early armenian books the british library, 1980, armenian illuminated gospel books the british library 1987. Large figurative elements such as monumental sculpture and their equivalents in decorative art are excluded from the term. The armenian art is based on a mix of metal, stone and glazed ceramics. The armenian alphabet is an alphabet that has been used to write the armenian language since the year 405 or it was reintroduced by saint mesrop mashtots, an armenian linguist and ecclesiastical leader, and originally contained 36 letters. Dated to the tenth century, this manuscript is the oldest armenian codex in north america and the fifth oldest among documented armenian gospel books. Armenian online art gallery marketplace for armenian art lovers. The importance of the cross in the development of eastern christian architecture and especially that of armenia is illustrated by a number of facts. Feb 25, 2010 the purpose of our program is to create a fullfledged catalogue of armenian ornamental art in book printing by 2012, which would offer an opportunity to carry our relevant research in this. This book presents a collection of armenian ornamental art from the medieval era a powerful expression of our national identity. If youre looking for decorative objects for sale online, wayfair has several options sure to satisfy the pickiest shopper.
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