ContentsTribute to the unknown armenian master-buildersHistorical names of the armenian sculptors-architects and paintersMonograms of the armenian master-buildersMap of the historical Armenia (from the 1st to the 4th century A.D)Map of the historical monuments of ArmeniaArmenian alphabet and adopted phonetic transcriptionMap of influence and expansion of armenian architectureGlossaryGraphic of medieval and modern western architectural historyGeneral introduction Neolithic and prehistoric era (The Cromlech, dolmens)Urartu (from 11th to 6th century B.C.)The prechristian era (from the 6th century BC to the 3rd century A.D.)The christian era (from the 4th to 7th century A.D.)Specimens of the armenian sculptur artArmenian architecture (from the 7th to 11th century)Armenian architecture (from the 12th to 14th century)Armenian architecture (from the 15th to 17th century)The Khatchkar (stone crosses) (from 9th to 16th century)Main types of Plans in armenian architecturePictorial map of the historical monuments presented in this bookSources used for the present publicationReferences
MONUMENTS OF ARMENIA – From the prehistoric era to the 17th century A.D.
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GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDArmenian architecure, like that of many other peoples, has always manifested a national character and style of its own.The basic factor determining the evolution of architecture in Armenia must first be ascertained.From the outset, it should be recalled that the armenian Plateau is a cradle of the human race, where man has been developing since the Early Stone Age.In spite of its volcanic origin this Plateau is rich in building material which has certainly contributed to the armenian building Art. The inhabitants of this mountainous region were among the first to work with bronze and iron; a number of historian believe they were actualy the first.Following upon this economic progress it is therefore natural to believe that this area should have developed a culture of its own during the Neolithic, the Aeneolithic and particularly the Bronze Age. Thousands of rock paintings and megaliths – menhirs, cromlechs and dolmens – such as those near Oshakan and Tsits Karer (upright stones), which is the name given to a dead city of dolmens at Angelakoth in the Province of Sissian as well as many cyclopina fortified settlements, undoutebly support this idea…./…
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| Année | 1975 |
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| Nombre de pages | 264 |
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