The Mother Armenia monument integrates the concepts of motherhood and patriotism
Monuments are significant cultural representations and bearers of history. The story of "Mother Armenia" (Մայր Հայաստան) dates back to the 20th century and is a prominent example of such a monument. This hammered copper statue stands 22 meters tall and
Shaping the image of Mother Armenia: Mher Abeghian
The People's Artist of Armenian SSR Mher Abeghian (1909-1994) was born in Vagharshapat, nowadays Etchmiadzin. He received his artistic education in Yerevan, Moscow, and Leningrad. Abeghian expressed his emotions, thoughts, and ideas in the landscape, portraiture, still life, and genre art