This book is available in paperback at www.lulu.com . From the Table of Contents* Creation of the Armenian Mesropian Alphabet* History & development of Armenian iconography* Iconography as a teaching tool of the Armenian Church* Medieval icons in Illuminated Manuscripts, before Roslin's time* Icons in the Illuminated Manuscripts from the 4 th century- 7th centuries; the classical period* Icons from the 9th-11th centuries. the Bagratid period* The Zak'arid period* Canon Table by Hovhannes, * Paintings of Grigor Tatevatsi* Styles & genres of the early Armenian icons & religious manuscripts painting* Revisiting the early times of Armenian art* Manuscripts as source of information* The Oriental Style of iconography. * Evangelists' Manuscripts Paintings* Contradictory religious and artistic representations of religious themes* A psychological analysis of the symbols of the Armenian manuscripts* Is there any intellectualism or intelligent psychological manifestation in the early Armenian manuscripts painting?* A psychological analysis of symbolism in the art of manuscripts painting* Stars as symbol of the Church, in early Christianity* The Cilician style: Origin, source, development* The influence of Byzantine, Persian, Russian & European styles* Entering the 13th century with Toros Roslin* Entering the 14th century and the end of a golden era* Disastrous fall & the end of the great Cilician art* Symbolism in Armenian iconography* Why do we see pagan signs, bestial symbols & animals in Armenian religious iconography?* Armenia & the Mesopotamian Tree of Life* Armenian Tree of Life in Urartu, 1200 B.C. * Animal symbolism & religious interpretation * by the early Armenian church; the lamb, the griffin, the dove* The Katchkars* Art, Metaphysics: Healing Power of Armenian religious art* The sacred stone carved crosses & holy ethnic art * Armenian Obelisk* Vishapakar, "Dragon Stone," ca. 1200 B.C.* The supernatural powers of the blessed iron chandelier under the dome of Guyaneh Church. Author's website www.maximilliendelafayettebibliography.com E-mail
[email protected] . *** ***. 23 Books on Armenia by Maximillien de LafayetteAvailable at amazon.com , lulu.com and worldwide. * 1-Introduction to the history of Urartu, Cilicia & Armenia, cradle of civilizations* 2-Armenia's Treasures & Exquisite Art: Ceramics, Tiles, Pottery, Coinage, Janyag & Metal Work* 3-Sacred art of Armenia: Katchkars, Iconography & Illuminated Manuscripts* 4-Armenian Painters & Art from the Medieval Age & Diaspora to the Present: Study, critique; Philosophy, Psychology, Esthetics & Techniques of Armenian Artists. 2 volumes. * 5-The Majesty & Beauty of Armenia's Frescoes & Murals From Ancient Time to the Present: Urartu, Cilicia, Diaspora.* 6-Armenian ethnic fashion and dress-making throughout history. Comparative socio-historical study of fashion of the ancient world.* 7-Photos Album of the Armenian Genocide* 8-Armenia's Frescoes and Murals from Urartu and Cilicia to the 21st Century Etc.. Special edition: The Museum Edition (Approximately 1,000 Pages) Available at www.lulu.com . Deluxe Series of 5 massive books of a very large format (8.50 inches by 12 inches) in full colors, printed on glossy heavy stock-paper* 9-Civilization and Arts of Armenia from Pre-History to the Present Day: Its Culture, Society, Stars, Artists and Celebrities. Volume I * 10-Civilization and Arts of Armenia from Pre-History to the Present Day: Its Culture, Society, Stars, Artists and Celebrities. Volume II* 11-Armenian Painters and Art from the Medieval Age and Diaspora to the Present: Study and critique; Philosophy, Psychology, Esthetics* Note: 5 more books on Armenia are under preparation
