Prairie Artists: Norik Astvatsaturov - God Given: Cultural Treasures of Armenia

The exquisite metal repoussé artistry and life experiences of Norik Astvatsaturov, formerly of Baku, Azerbaijan, now an American citizen in Wahpeton, North Dakota, reflect in microcosm the history and culture of Armenia. Armenia is an ancient country in Eurasia’s mountainous Transcaucasian region within an area often referred to as the ‘Cradle of Civilization.’ Because of its position as a crossroads between East and West, Christian and Muslim, Armenia’s existence is marked throughout by turbulent occupation and persecution stemming, in part, from cultural and religious intolerance.

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Producer

Matt Olien (Producer), Ben Stommes (Editor), Frode Tilden (Videographer), Ben Stommes (Production Assistant), Barb Gravel (Production Manager), Bob Dambach and Dawn Morgan (Executive Producers)

Source

"Prairie Artists" Prairie Public and The Spirit Room (2009)

Grade Level

9-12

Subject Matter

Arts - Visual, English Language Arts, Social Studies

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