ARMENIA EXHIBITS QAJAR ARTWORKS

PRESS TV
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:01:58 GMT
Iran

The National Gallery of Armenia is displaying Qajar artworks from
Iran in a two-week exhibition held in the capital city of Yerevan.

The event exhibits painting, calligraphies, carpets, outfits and
dishes dating back to the Qajar era (1781-1925).

Held in collaboration with the Iranian cultural office in Armenia, the
exhibition aims to introduce Iran’s rich arts and culture to Armenians.

Qajar art is best known for its distinctive style of portraiture,
which features the dynasty’s kings and members of the royal family.

Iran’s Contemporary Arts Museum and the National Gallery of Armenia
have cooperated on numerous cultural projects in the two countries.