The allegory of Armenia in the 16th-century English panel as an embodiment of female courage and dignity
Lambert Bernardi (c.1485–1567) was an English Renaissance painter who created a series of allegorical portraits that came to be known as the Amberley Panels. These panels, measuring 155 by 86 centimeters each, comprising eight extant oak wood panels painted in
Previously believed to be Korean, a bowl in the British Museum was found to be a valuable Chinese imperial ceramic
The "Art Newspaper" reports that the British Museum has recently discovered an extraordinary glazed ceramic piece that is nearly one thousand years old. The piece, which is a brush washer used for cleaning calligraphy brushes, was initially regarded as a
A rare Chinese Han period lacquer vessel with dragon motifs
This rare Chinese vessel is raised on a tall, slightly flaring foot and uniformly coated in reddish-brown lacquer. It was primarily used as a wine container. The shoulder of the vessel features gracefully flowing lines and dragons resting with their
Chinese people welcome the God of Wealth and Prosperity
The Chinese culture celebrates the auspicious occasion of the Lunar New Year by welcoming the God of Wealth, Fortune, and Prosperity on the fifth day of the lunar calendar. The figure of Caishen has been identified as a mythological deity,
Dragon as a symbol of might and enlightenment in Chinese art
With the countdown to the Year of the Dragon underway, the anticipation for this revered occasion is palpable. The only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Dragon, is believed to be associated with vitality, good fortune,
An Armenian sitter as a “philosopher” in a Dutch Golden Age painting
The official website of the Royal Collection Trust, which represents the British royal family's collection, proudly showcases a Dutch Baroque School oil painting. Previously entitled "Astrologer" and misattributed to Rembrandt, the painting has been rightfully credited to the brush of
Gagik Ginosyan, a true pillar of Armenian folk culture, passed away
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gagik Ginosyan, a renowned figure in Armenian culture who was the founder and artistic director of the "Karin" folk song-dance group.Ginosyan was not only a dance specialist and dance-ethnographer
The painting in space by the Armenian avant-garde master Yervand Kochar, exhibiting at the Picasso Museum in Paris
The Picasso Museum in Paris has recently inaugurated an exhibition titled "Dans l'appartement de Léonce Rosenberg: De Chirico, Ernst, Léger, Picabia…" in honor of Léonce Rosenberg, a notable art collector, writer, publisher, and one of the most influential French art
The ongoing exhibition of Armenian folk culture is currently anchored at the Ningbo Museum, China
On January 30th, the Ningbo Museum in China hosted the "Noah's Land - Exhibition of Armenian Cultural Treasures from the 18th to 20th Centuries from the Yerevan Historical Museum." This exhibition, which showcases Armenian history, humanities, and art, features a
Armenia was presented at the 10th Chinese Poetry Spring Festival
In January 2024, the 10th Spring Chinese Poetry Festival Gala Awards Ceremony featured distinguished poets from 30 countries. Among the esteemed participants and winners was the Armenian writer Armenuhi Sisyan. Her contributions have gained global recognition and have been translated
