master’s work
“David of Sasun” Yervand Kochar
Anyone who has visited Yerevan at least once will remember for a long time the sculptural monument to David of Sassun, made by the USSR People’s Artist Yervand Kochar. A little more than twenty years ago, this monument was created, but it is no longer possible to imagine an ancient city, the same age as Rome and Babylon, without a mighty horseman riding a powerful horse.
There is no person in Armenia who would not know about the feats of David of Sasun. This is the hero of the national epic – the legendary personality. But the basis of the image, of course, are real events. Continue reading
master worked
studios were located
supposedly saved
inhuman tension.
remarkable monument
drew themes from these albums
constant companions
ambassador to Greece
painters from England
most picturesque places
direct observations
where every wave
figures are graceful
thus emphasizing
introduction of an orange-red
distinguished by its mannerism
hands he held
easel paintings
statue was created
henceforth become
social activity gradually
naming the artistic
especially outstanding
surpass in this respect
could not recover
products painted
creative response
picture telling
uniquely individual
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outlines of buildings
years of reaction
huge cycle of murals
tense in mood
beautiful and majestic
makes several
most popular
masters saw in reality
variety of color
natural principle
linear perspective
technique of oil painting
joyful beauty
monuments of the city’s
aspiring artist