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“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
uniquely individual
technique of oil painting
figures are graceful
years of reaction
natural principle
master worked
thus emphasizing
products painted
surpass in this respect
distinguished by its mannerism
hands he held
most popular
linear perspective
easel paintings
studios were located
huge cycle of murals
ambassador to Greece
beautiful and majestic
introduction of an orange-red
henceforth become
direct observations
monuments of the city’s
statue was created
variety of color
painters from England
constant companions
creative response
joyful beauty
most picturesque places
social activity gradually
aspiring artist
supposedly saved
Mexican graphic until
drew themes from these albums
tense in mood
where every wave
especially outstanding
outlines of buildings
masters saw in reality
inhuman tension.
remarkable monument
naming the artistic
could not recover
picture telling
makes several