MONUMENTS
MONUMENT TO HOVHANNES TUMANYAN
1957
State index: 1.6.95.3
Architect: Grigor Aghababyan
Sculptor: Ara Sargsyan
The
monument to the Armenian poet, prose writer, public and national figure
Hovhannes Tumanyan (1869-1923) is located on Freedom Square, to the left of the
main entrance to the Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Theater of Opera
and Ballet. The ceremonial opening took place on November 17, 1957. The statue
is placed on a stepped, rectangular pedestal. Tumanyan is depicted in a sitting
position, with a coat on his shoulders, a book on his knees. The design is
realistic, in accordance with the classical style. The statue is made of
bronze, the pedestal is made of Bjni pink marble. The height with the pedestal
is 8.55 m. The overall dimensions are: 855 x 440 x 580 cm.
Freedom Square
