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Armenian Folk and Decorative-Applied Arts
A conference dedicated to the centenary of Hovhannes Sharambeyan and the International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The event provides a professional platform centered on museum and private collections, the preservation of traditional crafts, and contemporary research. Key thematic areas: • History and theory of Armenian folk and decorative-applied arts • Studies of museum and private collections and master artisans' heritage • Transmission of traditional knowledge and links between tangible and intangible heritage • The role of museums in safeguarding living heritage • Folk art in contemporary design, creative industries, and digitization The program concludes with a round-table discussion: “Folk or Decorative-Applied Art?”. Independent researchers are also welcome to participate. Timeline: • September 30: Deadline for applications and abstracts (300–400 words) • October 10: Confirmation of participation • December 30: Paper submission deadline Send applications to [email protected]. Questions: (+374) 41 409 599 (Scientific Secretary Torgom Aghanyan).
Organizer
The Hovhannes Sharambeyan Folk Arts Museum in Yerevan houses a large collection of Armenian folk crafts—wood, metal and stone carving, ceramics, rugs, textiles, and silverwork. It stages temporary exhibitions, interactive masterclasses, and community projects (including a museum shop and café) that connect traditional artisanship with contemporary creative initiatives.
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Armenian Folk and Decorative-Applied Arts
A conference dedicated to the centenary of Hovhannes Sharambeyan and the International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The event provides a professional platform centered on museum and private collections, the preservation of traditional crafts, and contemporary research. Key thematic areas: • History and theory of Armenian folk and decorative-applied arts • Studies of museum and private collections and master artisans' heritage • Transmission of traditional knowledge and links between tangible and intangible heritage • The role of museums in safeguarding living heritage • Folk art in contemporary design, creative industries, and digitization The program concludes with a round-table discussion: “Folk or Decorative-Applied Art?”. Independent researchers are also welcome to participate. Timeline: • September 30: Deadline for applications and abstracts (300–400 words) • October 10: Confirmation of participation • December 30: Paper submission deadline Send applications to [email protected]. Questions: (+374) 41 409 599 (Scientific Secretary Torgom Aghanyan).
Organizer
The Hovhannes Sharambeyan Folk Arts Museum in Yerevan houses a large collection of Armenian folk crafts—wood, metal and stone carving, ceramics, rugs, textiles, and silverwork. It stages temporary exhibitions, interactive masterclasses, and community projects (including a museum shop and café) that connect traditional artisanship with contemporary creative initiatives.