Yerevan Vernissage
Yerevan Vernissage (Template:Lang-hy (Vernisazh)) is a large open-air market in Yerevan, Armenia. The name of the market is the derived from the French word vernissage. The market lies along Aram and Buzand streets at a length of 350 metres, connecting the Hanrapetutyun street with the Khanjyan street. The market mainly features a collection of different types of traditional Armenian art works.
Overview
The Yerevan Vernissage is an open-air exhibition-market functioning on the weekends. It was formed during the 1980s by Armenian artists who started to display their art works in the square next to the Artists Union of Armenia (the current Charles Aznavour Square). Others have used the park next to Komitas State Conservatory to show their works. Later, the Vernissage was moved to Martiros Saryan garden in front of the Opera House. The exhibition-market was gradually enlarged and finally moved to Aram and Buzand streets, starting with the Republic square metro station and ending up with the statue of Vardan Mamikonyan. However, painters are still using the Saryan park to show their painting works.
In addition to carved wood and art works, traditional carpets, old collections of coins and medallions, books, jewellery, musical instruments, electronics and even pets are found in the market.[1]
So, what is Yerevan Vernissage like?
You will find varying shoes, jackets, handmade hats, tablecloths, bags, cushions made of natural materials and dyed from completely natural paints.
Apricot, Mount Ararat, and pomegranate are the symbols of Armenian culture. While you walk around the Yerevan Vernissage, you can find them on almost every corner.
There are pendants with pomegranate, key chains with pomegranate, still-lives with pomegranate. To keep it short, Armenian masters totally like this delicious symbolic fruit. Since ancient times, it has been a symbol of fertility and prosperity for Armenians.
The concept of Mount Ararat is also very widely spread and loved. For about $ 0,6 – 1,7 you can get beautiful magnets which have Armenian mountains and other gorgeous landscapes and attractions pictured on them.
In the department of art, you will see a huge selection of paintings. The main theme usually is the beloved Mount Ararat, churches, and monasteries.
There is also a lot of woodwork at Vernissage. You know, Armenians are the real masters when it comes to woodwork!
Gallery
References
- ^ Arian, Sako (25 November 2013). "One Day in Yerevan: A Dark, but Colorful 'Vernisaj'". Armenian Weekly. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
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