1985 - IV International Symposium of Armenian Art (1)

ANRO-489; Shkurko-1630

Obverse: МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЙ СИМПОЗИУМ ПО АРМЯНСКОМУ ИСКУССТВУ INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ARMENIAN ART
Reverse: ՀԱՅԱՐՎԵՍՏԻ ՄԻՋԱԶԳԱՅԻՆ ՉՈՐՐՈՐԴ ՍԻՄՊՈԶԻՈՒՄ ԵՐԵՎԱՆ ЕРЕВАН YEREVAN 1985
Specifications: 65mm, 123.96g
Artist / Engraver: Axverdiev; Romanos (Romeo) Julhakyan
Mint: Leningrad
Edge:
Mintage: 500 pcs.
Reference: Soviet Znak-383a
Image shown: ANRO collection no. 178

The 1985 medal commemorates the IV International Symposium of Armenian Art, which took place in Yerevan, Armenia. This significant event gathered scholars, researchers, and art enthusiasts from around the world to delve into various aspects of Armenian art, including its architecture, sculpture, painting, and applied arts. With over 300 participants from 20 countries, the symposium facilitated a vibrant exchange of ideas, research findings, and discussions on the preservation and promotion of Armenian artistic heritage. This medal serves as a testament to the importance of international collaboration in advancing the understanding and appreciation of Armenia's rich cultural legacy.