Eternal Armenia: Khatchkars-The Cross Stones of Noratus
The Grace and Paul Shahinian Armenian Christian Art and Culture Lecture
2255 E. Barstow Ave., Fresno State
Lecture by Author/Photographer David Karamian
Eternal Armenia: Khatchkars – The Cross Stones of Noratus, is an ambitious photographic and cultural study devoted to the ancient cemetery of Noratus, near Lake Sevan in Armenia.
The culmination of nearly three years of photography, research, writing, and design, the 264-page largeformat bilingual English-Armenian volume features nearly 200 photographs, including expansive panoramic views of the cemetery, intimate studies of individual khatchkars, carved grave monuments, and the landscape in which these centuries-old stones have endured.
Noratus is home to the world's largest surviving collection of Armenian khatchkars, or cross-stones — intricately carved monuments that embody centuries of Armenian Christian faith, artistry, memory, and craftsmanship. Yet despite its extraordinary significance, Noratus remains surprisingly unfamiliar to many people, including within the Armenian diaspora.
David Karamian is an Armenian-American photographer, author, designer, and publisher whose work focuses on documenting and presenting Armenian history, culture, landscape, and heritage. Through photography, writing, publishing, and public presentations, his work seeks to connect audiences with Armenia while drawing attention to the importance of cultural preservation. He is the author and photographer of Armenia – The Lone Stone, Armenia – The Lone Stone, A Traveler's Guide, Eternal Armenia: Khatchkars – The CrossStones of Noratus.
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