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A LEGACY OF ARMENIAN TREASURES: TESTIMONY TO A PEOPLE; THE ALEX AND MARIE MANOOGIAN MUSEUM
Library Journal Reviews
October 15, 2013
REVIEWS; Arts and Humanities; Pg. 95 Vol. 138 No. 19
This is the first title published by the Alex and Marie Manoogian
Museum. Opened in 1992 and located near Detroit, the institution is
dedicated to the artistic history of the Armenian people and houses
the largest collection of such art outside of Armenia. Highlighting the
best of the museum's collection, the work thoroughly discusses around
160 of its more than 1,500 items, including illuminated manuscripts,
textiles and clothing, paintings and sculpture, religious items, coins
and other ancient objects, ceramics, and secular metal works. Each
chapter features an introductory essay detailing the cultural
significance of the medium in the country's history. In turn, each
object is covered in a stunning color spread complete with a detailed
description and historical analysis. Additional context is provided
through maps, a chronological history of Armenia, and a bibliography.
VERDICT This beautiful work provides an excellent introduction to
the art practices of the Armenian people. Artists, historians, and
those interested in the culture of the Caucasus will enjoy reading
this coffee-table book.-Shannon Marie Robinson, Denison Univ. Lib.,
Granville, OH
From: Baghdasarian
Library Journal Reviews
October 15, 2013
REVIEWS; Arts and Humanities; Pg. 95 Vol. 138 No. 19
This is the first title published by the Alex and Marie Manoogian
Museum. Opened in 1992 and located near Detroit, the institution is
dedicated to the artistic history of the Armenian people and houses
the largest collection of such art outside of Armenia. Highlighting the
best of the museum's collection, the work thoroughly discusses around
160 of its more than 1,500 items, including illuminated manuscripts,
textiles and clothing, paintings and sculpture, religious items, coins
and other ancient objects, ceramics, and secular metal works. Each
chapter features an introductory essay detailing the cultural
significance of the medium in the country's history. In turn, each
object is covered in a stunning color spread complete with a detailed
description and historical analysis. Additional context is provided
through maps, a chronological history of Armenia, and a bibliography.
VERDICT This beautiful work provides an excellent introduction to
the art practices of the Armenian people. Artists, historians, and
those interested in the culture of the Caucasus will enjoy reading
this coffee-table book.-Shannon Marie Robinson, Denison Univ. Lib.,
Granville, OH
From: Baghdasarian