Institute for the Study of Values And Spirituality

Symbolic Codes And Identity Frames In Armenian Spirituality

Symbolic Codes And Identity Frames In Armenian Spirituality

Organized by Institute for the Study of Values and Spirituality (ISVS), Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași in cooperation with Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Romania.

 

Organizing Committee: Dan Chițoiu (ISVS&UAIC), Corina Domnari (ISVS&UAIC)

 

Opening Session

  • H.E. Sergey Minasyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia in Romania
  • Liana Minasyan, Counselor, Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Romania 
  • Varujan Vosganian, President of The Union of Armenians in Romania

Presented Papers

  • Mariam Vardanyan, History and Theory of Armenian Art, State University, Armenia: Artistic Features of Armenian Liturgical Objects 
  • Avedis Hadjian, Verb Company, Venice, Italy: Theological and National Significance of the Dome in Armenian Religious Architecture 
  • Vlad Bedros, National University of Arts, Bucharest, Romania: Between Gospel Canon Tables and Facade Decoration: Conveying Divine Presence 
  • Fr. Hetum Tarverdyan, Akhtala Monastery, Armenia: Early Christian Symbolism of the Cross 
  • Levon Chookaszian, Head of the Chair of History and Theory of Armenian Art, Yerevan State University, Armenia: On the Symbolism and Identity of the Armenian Medieval Miniatures 
  • Maricel Agop, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași & Iași Branch, The Union of Armenians in Romania: Symbols as Patterns in Armenian Cultural Tradition 
  • Paul Bogdan, Theologian, Bucharest, Romania: History of Armenians in Romania. Interferences and Influences  
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