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
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
Armenia will exhibit the bronze statue of Goddess Anahit for the first time
The Tourism Committee of Armenia has recently made a momentous announcement: the statue of Goddess Anahit, a prominent character from Armenian mythology, will be put on display in Armenia for the first time. This exhibition, scheduled for September 2024, is
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of the world cinema giants- Sergei Parajanov
The hundredth anniversary of Sergei Parajanov - born Sarkis Hovsepi Parajaniants, a prominent cultural icon of the South Caucasus region, is celebrated today. Parajanov was born to artistically gifted Armenian parents on January 9th, 1924, in Tbilisi, Georgia. He had
Sahak Sahakyan: the master who opened up new horizons for Armenian folk art
Sahak Sahakyan (1929-2010), an artist of Armenian descent, is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated figures of his time. Born in Stepanavan in 1929, Sahakyan hails from a family originally from Mush, Western Armenia. His great-grandfather was known
The Winter Solstice festival in China is a celebration of balance, harmony, and delicious dumplings
The Dongzhi Festival, also known as the Winter Solstice Festival, is a traditional Chinese celebration that takes place during the Dongzhi solar term or winter solstice, occurring between December 21st and December 23rd. The festival's origins can be traced back
The Chinese traditional form of art: New-Year pictures Nianhua
The Nianhua, also known as Chinese New Year pictures, is a popular form of Banhua in China. It is a colored woodblock print that is frequently used for decoration and ritual performances during the Chinese New Year Holiday. As the