Description
Book SynopsisThe Alex and Marie Manoogian Museum in Michigan holds the gathering of Armenian art and artifacts outside Armenia, including illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, rugs and carpets, and more. This book features more than 160 of the museum's pieces, each reproduced in color and accompanied by a detailed entry.
Trade ReviewThis 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.
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This richly illustrated book . . . makes a significant contribution to an understanding of Armenian culture and history. . . Highly recommended.
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Table of ContentsForeword Thomas F. Mathews
Introduction Edmond Y. Azadian
Chapter 1. Illuminated Manuscripts and Printed Books Sylvie L. Merian
Chapter 2. Ceramics Amy S. Landau
Chapter 3. Inscribed Rugs Vahram Taitikian with S. Peter Cowe
Chapter 4. Ancient and Medieval Coins Levon Saryan
Chapter 5. Paintings and Sculpture Garabed Belian
Chapter 6. Ancient Objects Alina Ayvazian and Felix I. Ter-Martirosov
Chapter 7. Garments, Lace, and Embroidery Sylvie L. Merian
Chapter 8. Sacred and Religious Objects Amy S. Landau, Theo Maarten van Lint, and Sylvie L. Merian
Chapter 9. Practical and Personal Metal Objects Sylvie L. Merian
Maps
Timeline of Armenian History
Glossary of Armenian Terms
Notes
Bibliography
Appendix I: Key to Use of Armenian Letters to Represent Numerals
Appendix II: Indo-European Languages Diagram
Acknowledgments
About the Contributors
