“Alexander Spendiaryan-150” international conference held in Armenia
The international scientific session entitled "Alexander Spendiaryan-150" dedicated to the jubilee of the great Armenian composer was held online on December 14-16. The session was organized by the Institute of Art of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, The Alexander Spendiaryan House-Museum, The Composers Union of Armenia.The international scientific session was attended by 40 participants from Armenia (Yerevan, Gyumri, Etchmiadzin), NK/Artsakh (Stepanakert), Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Yakutsk), Latvia, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The various reports were presented on Spendiaryan's way of life, different spheres of his legacy, genre, and stylistic characteristics of his oeuvre from
Based-in-China “Tatev Couture” gains inspiration from the Armenian ornaments and embroidery (interview)
ChinArmArt Where and when was established “Tatev Couture”? Tatev Khachaturyan As a brand “Tatev Couture” was officially registered in 2017. However, I’ve been designing clothes since 2007, further I participated in “Prêt-à-porter Yerevan 2008”. ChinArmArt How long have you been in China and whether you found the market for your brand in this country? Tatev Khachaturyan I’ve been in China for almost 12 years, however, I should admit that finding a suitable market for my brand has been challenging as the Chinese market is more suitable for fast fashion, whereas my designs are more appropriate for the evening wear. ChinArmArt Are you gaining inspiration from the Armenian culture?
Armenia hosted the international conference “Eurasian Research on Modern China and Eurasia”
The "China-Eurasia" international conference was held on December 3-4, 2021, at the Armenian-Russian (Slavonic) University.As reported by Armenpress, it was organized by the "China-Eurasia" Council for Political and Strategic Research և Russian-Armenian University - RAU. The conference is supported by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Armenia.Mher Sahakyan, the founder and director of the China-Eurasia Council for Political and Strategic Research, the chairman of the Organizing Committee of "China-Eurasia" international conference, Ph.D. in international relations, noted that the main goal of the event is to turn it into an international platform for scientific discussions on the relations
The Chinese Cong
A cong (Chinese: 琮; pinyin: cóng; Wade–Giles: ts'ung2) is a form of ancient Chinese jade artifact. It is a straight tube with a circular bore and square outer section with more or less convex sides. The outer surface is divided vertically or horizontally such that the whole defines a hollow cylinder embedded in a partial rectangular block. Proportions vary: a cong may be squat or taller than it is wide. The outer faces are sometimes decorated with mask-like faces, which may be related to the taotie designs found on later bronze vessels.Although it is generally considered to be a ritual
The new exhibition at Nanjing Normal University showcases Chinese artists’ view of Russia
The group exhibition of the works of Nanjing Normal University Fine Arts Faculty teachers, professors, and students who have visited either the Soviet Union or the Russian Federation and have captured the beauty of Russia in their artworks, hosted at the Art Gallery of NNU, has opened its doors to the audience on November 23. The various generations of the Soviet Union and Russian artists have played a significant role in the history of the development of Chinese oil painting through their stylistic innovations and themes. The present exhibition comes to prove that the Russian landscapes, people, and artistic spirit
