<p>Through the centuries, Armenian artisans and artists have bequeathed Istanbul with a treasure of crafted articles. Scholars Marchese and Breu have spent more than a decade working closely with the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul to inventory, photograph, analyze, and describe the artifacts held in the storerooms of Istanbul Armenian churches. Accompanied by 220 colored plates and discussion of history and artistic forms, this book is a detailed description of this valuable and rare collection.</p>

Treasures of Faith: Sacred Relics and Artifacts from the Armenian Orthodox Churches of Istanbul

Arts & Photography

Marchese, Ronald

Breu, Marlene

History & Criticism

Citlembik Publications

<p>The first-ever detailed presentation of historic and sacred Armenian textiles found in treasury of the Armenian Patriarchate in Istanbul. Text accompanied by 175 color photographs (many full-spread) of the selection of artifacts, exquisite pieces dating from the past three hundred years that were executed by women artisans in embroidery, applique techniques of textile printing, and/or painting. Includes description and histories of the Armenian Orthodox community and its churches, iconography, techniques, and detailed catalogue.</p>

Splendor and Pageantry: Textile Treasures from the Armenian Orthodox Churches of Istanbul

Religion & Spirituality

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