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
Gems of ChinArmArt collection: Replica of the Armenian traditional costume of Karin in China
The center of Bardzer Hayk, Karin, has been a preserving force for the age-old traditions of Armenian material culture and daily life, particularly in the areas of jewelry, tailoring, lace-making, and national costumes. The Treaty of Adrianapolis, signed in 1829,
ChinArmArt was interviewed by the CGTN Armenian
The founder of the trilingual ChinArmArt informational and analytical website was recently interviewed by the Armenian service of China Global Television Network (CGTN).Ani Margaryan, an art historian with a Ph.D. in arts and humanities, emphasized in her brief interview that
Studies on the Armenian national costume gaining recognition in Chinese academic circles
On November 5th, Binzhou University, located in Shandong province, hosted a lecture on the history of Armenian folk costumes and their evolution over time. The lecture was conducted by Dr. Ani Margaryan, a researcher in the field of Armenian national
A silver pectoral from the Armenian kingdom of Urartu – a gem of the Oriental collection of the Miho Museum, Japan
The Miho Museum, located in Kyoto, Japan, hosts a collection of remarkable artifacts from the Urartian culture. Among them is the Urartian silver pectoral, featuring repoussé decoration, which dates back to the 8th-7th century B.C.E. This crescent-shaped silver pectoral is
The accordion was invented by an Armenian organ and piano maker
The history of the accordion has been the subject of much debate among researchers. While some historians credit Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann with its invention, most attribute it to Cyrill Demian, an Armenian living in Vienna. In 1829, Demian patented
Lusik Aguletsi- the true embodiment of Armenian folk art
Lusik Aguletsi was a remarkable woman and a true embodiment of Armenian heritage. During the cosmopolitan era of Soviet Armenia, she remained a staunch defender of traditional Armenian values, standing above any ideology. With her unique style, she amazed the
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge as a symbol of China’s self-reliance and collective strength
China is acknowledged for its exceptional bridges, with the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge standing out for its historical significance. During the Cultural Revolution in 1968, this double-decked bridge was a pioneering feat that broke new ground. It was the first