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
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
