Armenian letter art and its cultural expressions represent centuries of Armenian letters, Armenian scripts, the rich culture of decorating letters, as well as its different uses. Based on the Armenian alphabet, was created in 405 AD by Mesrop Mashtots based on the one-letter-for-one-sound principle.
Armenian ornamental letters are based on Armenian letters and decorated with a wide variety of ornaments. These can include knots, animals, birds, trees, people, mythical creatures, or religious symbols. Most scholars believe that the Georgian script was created around the time of the Christianization of Iberia, a core Georgian kingdom of Kartli.
Armenian letters are more than a way to communicate and share information. They have a high cultural value and fall into the category of art, which is, in turn, a fascinating world of its own. Around the 18th and 19th centuries, the alphabet was also widely used in the Ottoman Empire. Originally there were 36 letters; three more were added later.
The majority of the Armenian manuscripts were written and illustrated by monks working in the monasteries. Their illustrations are often elaborately colored with gilt. In ancient manuscripts, imaginary creatures and birds were often used as letterheads to attract the eye, as well as to provide mental breaks during which the beauty of the illustration could refresh the mind and spirit.
Besides its wide range of ornamental scripts, the element is also distinguished by its various shapes, including knots, birds, animals, people, and mythological or imaginary creatures. Armenian letters have been used not only for creating written traditions but also as numbers, cryptograms, and riddles since their invention.
Educational institutions at every level have shown their commitment to transmitting the knowledge and skills of Armenian letter art to future generations. And many youth centers pay great attention to teaching the element, and the Armenian Apostolic Church takes pride in introducing children and youngsters to it. Since 2008, the annual 'Granshan' international design competition has been continuously supported.
Today, Armenian letter art is also used in handicrafts. It includes artists, carpet weavers, embroiderers, sculptors, linguists, calligraphists, jewelers, and others. The elements are also used in embroidery. Armenian letter art has today become ingrained in nearly every layer of society, particularly folk art. It is practiced across Armenia's territory and is integrated into the Armenian cultural identity.
A traditional Armenian letter art and its artistic expressions are based on centuries-old Armenian letters, Armenian scripts, the art of decorated letters, and their varied usages.
Armenian ornamental letters are based on Armenian letters and decorated with a wide variety of ornaments. These can include knots, animals, birds, trees, people, mythical creatures, or religious symbols.
The Armenian alphabet is based on the ‘one-letter-for-each-sound’ principle was created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD. In medieval Armenian sources, it is stated that Mashtots created the Georgian and Caucasian Albanian alphabets at the same time. Most scholars believe that the Georgian script was created around the time of the Christianization of Iberia, a core Georgian kingdom of Kartli. Armenian letters are more than a way to communicate and share information. They have a high cultural value and fall into the category of art, which is in turn a fascinating world of its own. Around the 18th and 19th centuries, the alphabet was also widely used in the Ottoman Empire. Originally there were 36 letters; three more were added later. The majority of the Armenian manuscripts were written and illustrated by monks working in the monasteries. Their illustrations are often elaborately colored with gilt. In ancient manuscripts, imaginary creatures and birds were often used as letterheads to attract the eye, as well as to provide mental breaks during which the beauty of the illustration could refresh the mind and spirit. Besides its wide range of ornamental scripts, the element is also distinguished by its various shapes, including knots, birds, animals, people, and mythological or imaginary creatures. Armenian letters have been used not only for creating written traditions but also as numbers, cryptograms, and riddles since their invention.
Educational institutions at every level have shown their commitment to transmitting the knowledge and skills of Armenian letter art to future generations. And many youth centers pay great attention to teaching the element, and the Armenian Apostolic Church takes pride in introducing children and youngsters to it. Since 2008, the annual 'Granshan' international design competition has been continuously supported. Today, Armenian letter art is also used in handicrafts. It includes artists, carpet weavers, embroiderers, sculptors, linguists, calligraphists, jewelers, and others. The elements are also used in embroidery. Armenian letter art has today become ingrained in nearly every layer of society, particularly folk art. It is practiced across Armenia's territory and is integrated into the Armenian cultural identity.
References
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