“Zurkhaneh” and “Ashura” in the art of Sargis Zakarian
https://doi.org/10.22394/2073-7203-2024-42-2-144-162
Abstract
The article analyzes aspects of the representation of religion in the paintings of Sargis Zakarian ( Vaspur), a representative of modern Iranian art. Born and raised in Iran, Zakarian was significantly influenced by Iranian culture, Islam, and the interconnection between religion and daily life, which is reflected in his works. As an Armenian Christian with a profound interest in Islam, he accurately identified phenomena distinct from traditional Armenian national and religious imagery, especially those related to the artistic expressions characteristic of Shia Muslims. Zakarian’s work from that period has not been extensively studied. Although not all of his works have survived, fortunately, some have been preserved and discovered.
About the Author
Y. Tajarian
Yerevan State University
Armenia
Armenia
Yvette N. Tajarian - Senior Researcher, Department of Oriental Studies, Matenadaran, Research Institute of Ancient Manuscript, Head of Matenadaran Museum, Associate Professor
Yerevan
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Tajarian Y. “Zurkhaneh” and “Ashura” in the art of Sargis Zakarian. State, Religion and Church in Russia and Worldwide. 2024;42(2):144-162. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22394/2073-7203-2024-42-2-144-162
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