Catalogue of Armenian ornamental art in book printing to be created

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Armenology Research Center has been for 10 years engaged in digitization and bibliography of Armenians periodicals, foreign editions about Armenia and Armenians and books published before 1920.



“The 16th century marked the origin of Armenian book printing, which proved to be a highly important event in the cultural life of the Armenian nation. During the 1512 to 1800 a large number of books in the Armenian language were printed in 28 cities of the world. The most interesting period was the first 300 years, during which more than 1100 books in Armenian were printed,” Gevorg Nersesyan, director of the Armenology Research Center, told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.



“The purpose of our program is to create a full-fledged catalogue of Armenian ornamental art in book printing by 2012, which would offer an opportunity to carry our relevant research in this area, as well as to put out a series of publications on Decorative Art in Armenian Printing dedicated to the 500th anniversary of Armenian printing,” he said.



“Over 100 Armenian books have been already digitalized. The next program envisages creation of a bibliographical catalogue. Thanks to a computer program, which ensures access to information about articles in various periodicals, we have digitalized over 500 editions,” Mr. Nersesyan said. “The Armenian Ministry of Culture provided access public scientific libraries. With modern equipment and financial support the program will be accomplished by 2012,” he added.



He also informed that a partnership agreement was reached with the French Embassy in Armenia. “The French side expressed willingness to help our specialists pursue research in French libraries in 2011,” he said.