Architecture Stages and Features of Compositional  Formations of Khachkars

Narine Emil Mkhitaryan; Sherly Andranik Avedian

doi:10.54338/27382656-2022.2-008

Authors

Narine Emil Mkhitaryan National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia
Sherly Andranik Avedian Base of World Heritage Site of Iranian Historical Churches

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54338/27382656-2022.2-008

Keywords:

khachkars, monumental art, sculpture, floral and geometric ornamental motif

Abstract

The article touches upon the origin of khachkar art, symbolism, stages of compositional development, as well as characteristics of artistic means. Since the 9th century, khachkar art has become a means of expressing the spiritual aspirations, religious perceptions and ideas of the Armenian nation. Thousands of khachkars, being one of a kind, are scattered not only throughout the Republic of Armenia and Arcakh, but also in the territory of Historical Armenia, including Turkey and Nakhichevan, as well as the Armenian colonies. Unfortunately, thousands of khachkars have been destroyed by vandals, who have tried and are trying to erase the Armenian trace outside the territory of present-day Armenia. The study aims at systematical presentation of the sequence of the phased development of khachkars, the compositionl, ornamental and national features typical of each period. We think that any research devoted to those purely Armenian monuments is still up-to-date and can enrich the list of scientific works dedicated to Armenian culture.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Author Biographies

Narine Emil Mkhitaryan, National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Architecture (RA, Yerevan) - National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia, Associate Professor at the Chair of Theory of Architecture, Restoration and Reconstruction of Historical-Architectural Heritage, Fine Arts and History

Sherly Andranik Avedian, Base of World Heritage Site of Iranian Historical Churches

Architect (Iran, Tehran) - Manager of the Base of World Heritage Site of Iranian Historical Churches

References

G. Grigoryan, Hayastani vagh mijnadaryan k’arranist kot’voghnery. Yerevan, Hayastani patmutyan tangaran, 2012 (in Armenian).

Z. Hakobyan, Haykakan vaghmijnadaryan k’andaky (4-7th century). YSU Publishing House, Yerevan, 2016 (in Armenian).

H. L. Petrosyan, Khach’k’ar: Tsagumy, gortsarruyt’y, patmagrut’yuny, imastabanut’yuny. Printinfo, Yerevan, 2008 (in Armenian).

A. L. Yakobson, Armyanskiye khachkary. Ayastan, Yerevan, 1986 (in Russian).

N. E. Mkhitaryan, The Grape and Pomegranate Ornaments in Early Medieval Armenian Architecture. Scientific papers of National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia, 2 (65), 2017, 75-84 (in Armenian).

A. Kyurkchyan, H.Khatcherian, Armenian Ornamental Art. «Kyurkchyan» publishing house, Yerevan, 2017.

Nicholas Patricios, The Sacred Architecture of Byzantium: Art, Liturgy and Symbolism in Early Christian Churches (Library of Classical Studies). I.B.Tauris, 2013.

A. L. Makarova, Freski tserkvi Rozhdestva Bogoroditsy v Betanii (Gruziya) i ikh mesto v iskusstve vizantiyskogo mira XII veka: PhD thesis (art history), Moscow, 2017 (in Russian).

M. Hasrat’yan, Khach’k’arayin arvesti Jughayi steghtsagortsakan dprots’y - Hayastany yev K’ristonya Arevelk’y. Yerevan, 2000 (in Armenian).

A. Ayvazyan, The Symphony of the Destroyed Jugha Khatchkars. Yerevan, 2007.