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, and opportunities. Chinese art has a rich history of incorporating dragon imagery, with depictions dating back to the Neolithic period (ca. 7000–1700 BCE). While the symbolism of the earliest dragons on jade and bronze objects remains shrouded in mystery, by the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE), dragons were believed to be water creatures that inhabited rivers and oceans. They were considered
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 Pieter Symonsz Potter (1597 in Enkhuizen – 1652 in Amsterdam), father of Paulus Potter. Potter worked in Leiden from 1628 to 1631, a period when Rembrandt and his student, Gerrit Dou, developed a unique painting style featuring exotic figures in atmospherically lit interiors.Currently titled "The Philosopher," the painting portrays a male figure dressed in the fanciful attire favored by Rembrandt.
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 but also a participant in the Artsakh war. He was an Honored Worker of Culture of RA and Honored Figure of Culture of the City of Yerevan and was awarded the Knight of Golden Medal of the Ministry of Culture of RA.Ginosyan was the founder and artistic director of the Karin and Tsovak Folk Song and Dance Ensembles since 2001.
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 dealers of the 20th century. The exhibition showcases the interior design of Rosenberg's apartment, which he created to pay homage to the artists he esteemed. Through the dedication of each room in his Parisian residence to the works of a particular artist, Rosenberg ingeniously blended various genres by combining the artworks with furniture.The exhibition includes pieces by twelve artists and
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 range of national costumes, silverware, carpets, and photographs that reflect the country's urban appearance and rich history. The Republic of Armenia, located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea and bordered by Georgia, Iran, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, is a landlocked country situated at the junction of the Eurasian continent. Armenia is known as an "island wonderland" in the mountains,
