Armenian Manuscript Painting is one of the most significant areas of early Armenian Christian art. Although the Armenian alphabet was created in the 5th c. A.D., the earliest surviving illustrated/painted manuscripts date only from the 9th c. AD. These 9th to 10th century manuscripts, such as the Etchmiadzin Gospel and the Queen Mlk'e Gospel, give us insight into the early tradition of Armenian Manuscript painting. The "Final Four" miniatures, contained within the Etchmiadzin Gospel, are dated from the 6th c. AD, thus giving us insight into the earliest Armenian Christian art, and its relation to the Christian tradition in general.

Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian will discuss the Armenian manuscript tradition, utilizing examples from the early period. He will give an overview of these earliest manuscripts and how the general traditions of this art form were established.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 9
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Location: University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium

For more information visit the Armenian Studies website or contact Barlow Der Mugrdechian at barlowd@csufresno.edu