Armenian Painting in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries and the links between Armenian and Russian Painters [in Russian, with slides in English] - Professor Lilit Meliksetyan

In her illustrated talk Professor Lilit Meliksetyan gave us an overview of Armenian painting in the 19th and early 20th centuries and told us about the work of some of the most significant Armenian painters during this period such as the post-impressionists Martiros Saryan and Minas Avetisyan, to name but two. 

She started with a comprehensive introduction to ancient Armenian art, from pre-Christan through Christian

Professor Lilit Meliksetyan is Head of The Department of Russian and World Literature and Culture at the Russian-Armenian University in Yerevan. Her field of expertise revolves around the history of art and literature. One of her research interests focuses on how Armenia and its culture feature in Russian literature.