Dr. Levon Chookaszian, chair of the Department of Armenian Art History at Yerevan State University, gives a talk titled “Germans and Armenians: Historic and Artistic Relations” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, in the Alice Peters Auditorium at the University Business Center.

The presentation is part of the Armenian Studies Program Spring 2019 Lecture Series and is supported by the Leon S. Peters Foundation.

There are many interesting facts about the historical and cultural relations between the Germans and Armenians. The oldest evidence concerning the presence of the Armenians in Germany is dated to the 11th century. Germans visited the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia during the period of the Crusades. In later centuries, many German travelers and scholars visited Armenia and many Armenian intellectuals received their education in Germany. The first Armenian printed Bible produced in Amsterdam by Voskan Erevantsi was illustrated by the engravings of the famous German painter Albrecht Durer, who himself illustrated one legend connected with Armenia.

Many other examples of the cultural interchange between the two peoples will be discussed during the presentation, which is accompanied by images of some of the important figures. Dr. Chookaszian is one of the leading authorities in the world on Armenian art.

The lecture is FREE and open to the public. Free parking is available in Lot P6 or P5 (permits are not required on Friday evenings).

For more information about the lecture, contact the Armenian Studies Program at 559.278.2669, visit the website or the Armenian Studies Facebook page.