Village Makravank 1902

Martiros Sarian painted "Village Makravank" to capture a moment in time and explore his connection with Armenia. Born in 1880, Sarian lived through tumultuous times, including the Armenian Genocide. His art became a vessel to preserve and celebrate Armenian identity. In "Village Makravank", the village is nestled into a somber landscape and invites us to consider the weight of history on this place and its people. Sarian’s use of color invites you to feel the deep connection he had to his homeland and its cultural heritage. Sarian once said, "In my art, I wanted to show that Armenia is a country of light and sun." The emotional depth of "Village Makravank" serves as a reminder of both the beauty and the burdens carried within Armenian history and identity.