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EXHIBITION OF KHACHKARS TO BE HELD IN UNESCO OFFICE IN PARIS
arminfo
Wednesday, June 15, 15:45
The exhibition of khachkars will be opened in the UNESCO office in
Paris, Armenian Culture Ministry reported.
The exhibition, comprising 60 photographs and documentary films,
seeks to illustrate the wealth of the Khachkar art tradition and
reflects the transmission of craftsmanship from the seventh century
to the present day. A "varpet", or stonemason, will be demonstrating
these skills at the exhibition, and illuminated manuscripts, filigree
work and wood sculptures will also be on show.
The exhibition will shut down on 24 June.
On 17 November 2010 the art of Khachkars was included in the
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
arminfo
Wednesday, June 15, 15:45
The exhibition of khachkars will be opened in the UNESCO office in
Paris, Armenian Culture Ministry reported.
The exhibition, comprising 60 photographs and documentary films,
seeks to illustrate the wealth of the Khachkar art tradition and
reflects the transmission of craftsmanship from the seventh century
to the present day. A "varpet", or stonemason, will be demonstrating
these skills at the exhibition, and illuminated manuscripts, filigree
work and wood sculptures will also be on show.
The exhibition will shut down on 24 June.
On 17 November 2010 the art of Khachkars was included in the
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.