Armenophobia. Art, Scholarship, and Russian colonial policy at the turn of the 20th century

FOLETTI, Ivan and Margarita KHAKHANOVA. Armenophobia. Art, Scholarship, and Russian colonial policy at the turn of the 20th century. 1st ed. Brno/Turnhout: koedice Masarykova univerzita / Brepols, 2024. Convivium Micrographies 1. ISBN 978-80-280-0576-4.

Basic information

• Original name: Armenophobia. Art, Scholarship, and Russian colonial policy at the turn of the 20th century
• Name (in English): Armenophobia. Art, Scholarship, and Russian colonial policy at the turn of the 20th century
• Authors: FOLETTI, Ivan and Margarita KHAKHANOVA.
• Edition: 1. vyd. Brno/Turnhout, Convivium Micrographies 1, 2024.
• Publisher: koedice Masarykova univerzita / Brepols

Other information

• Type of outcome: Book on a specialized topic
• Field of Study: 60401 Arts, Art history
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Publication form: printed version "print"
• ISBN: 978-80-280-0576-4
• Keywords (in Czech): ruský imperialismus; arménské umění; výzkum; rasové teorie; kulturní politika
• Keywords in English: Russian Imperialism; Armenian Art; Medieval Studies; Dividi et Impera; Stalin; Scholarship and Politics
• Tags: Munipress

Abstract

Despite its incredible richness, the Armenian cultural heritage remains at the margins of the art historical canon. The roots of this situation can be traced back to the second half of 19th century when Armenian art was deliberately marginalized by the official scholarship within the Russian Empire. By providing a historiographical examination of this context, we aim to demonstrate how medieval Armenian art became a tool in the Russian imperialistic policy. Besides, we also attempt to address the impact of the late 19th-century imperialism on our present.

Abstract (in English)

Despite its incredible richness, the Armenian cultural heritage remains at the margins of the art historical canon. The roots of this situation can be traced back to the second half of 19th century when Armenian art was deliberately marginalized by the official scholarship within the Russian Empire. By providing a historiographical examination of this context, we aim to demonstrate how medieval Armenian art became a tool in the Russian imperialistic policy. Besides, we also attempt to address the impact of the late 19th-century imperialism on our present.