"Kachkar" redirects here. For the mountain range in Turkey, see Kaçkar Mountains.
Armenian cross-stones art. Symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
The famous khachkar at Goshavank, carved in 1291 by the artist Poghos
Country
Armenia
Domains
Sculpture
Reference
00434
Region
Europe and North America
Inscription history
Inscription
2010 (5th session)
List
Representative
A khachkar (also spelled as khatchkar) or Armenian cross-stone[1] (Armenian: խաչքար, pronounced[χɑtʃʰˈkʰɑɾ], խաչ xačʿ "cross" + քար kʿar "stone") is a carved, memorial stele bearing a cross, and often with additional motifs such as rosettes, interlaces, and botanical motifs.[2]Khachkars are characteristic of medieval Christian Armenian art.[1][3]
Since 2010, khachkars, their symbolism and craftsmanship are inscribed in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.[4]
^ abThe Grove Encyclopedia of Medieval Art and Architecture. — Oxford University Press, 2012. — Vol. 2. — P. 222."'Khatck'ar' [Armen.:'cross-stone'] Typical Armenian stone monument, comprising an upright slab (h. c. 1—3 m) carved with a cross design, usually set on a plinth or rectangular base. "
^Thierry, cover sleeve.Thierry 1989
^Gough M., The Origins of Christian Art, London, 1973
^"Armenian cross-stones art. Symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars". UNESCO Culture Sector. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
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