ArmInfo. The Hovhannes Sharambeyan Folk Art Museum in Yerevan and its branch in Dilijan will host a scientific conference entitled "Armenian Folk and Decorative-Applied Arts" on October 17-18.
The press service of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport (MECS) of Armenia told ArmInfo that the event is being held as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding figure of folk art Hovhannes Sharambeyan and is timed to coincide with UNESCO's International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage. "The goal of the conference is to present the heritage of folk and decorative-applied arts, preserved in Armenian museums, in a new light through scientific and professional discussion. "The event's participants will examine key issues in the history and theory of Armenian folk art, as well as discuss modern approaches to its study, preservation, popularization, and transmission to future generations," the ministry said.
According to the source, special attention will be paid to current processes in the preservation and development of folk art. The MESCS noted that the discussion agenda will also include the use of folk art in contemporary design, new methods of education and creative learning, and the relationship between folk art and creative industries. "The conference will help stimulate scientific research in the field of Armenian folk and decorative-applied heritage, expand professional dialogue, and disseminate knowledge about museum collections and folk art in general," the department emphasized.
According to the source, the conference is being organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia and the Hovhannes Sharambeyan Folk Art Museum with the support of the Green Rock Foundation.
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