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