Armenian folk arts, culture, and identity
By: edited by Levon Abrahamian and Nancy Sweezy ; photography editor, Sam Sweezy
Contributors: Abrahamian, Levon; Sweezy, Nancy
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Bloomington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
Subjects: Folklore -- Armenia (Republic); Folk art -- Armenia (Republic); Artisans -- Armenia (Republic); Armenians -- Ethnic identity; Armenia (Republic) -- Social life and customs
Description: Nine Armenian scholars explore the origins and meanings of Armenian identity through symbols and the objects with which Armenians have historically surrounded themselves. Traces of ancient myths and legends that convey contemporary Armenian values and beliefs are observed in community celectrations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-296) and index