Momik Architecture Museum

The museum of Armenia’s greatest architect and miniature artist Momik is located next to Noravank Monastery.  There is little biographical information about Momik, whose activity covers the period from 1283 to 1339. Just four of his manuscripts – a collection of 1283-1284, Gospels of 1283, 1292 and 1302 and a Gospel of 1283 have been preserved out of a big number of miniatures created by him. Momik had worked in Cilicia for a long time, adopting the style of the local artists and at the same time inspiring development of a new trend in miniature painting. Upon returning to Armenia, he was appointed as a court architect, sculptor and miniaturist at Orbelian princes, who ruled in Syunik region. Momik’s miniatures are remarkable for harmonic color reproduction. The specific color solutions help unmistakably recognize the main characters, like Mary’s lilac veil and Joseph’s blue coat. The exhibition halls in the museum, the illustrations of Momik’s works are presented along with data and information about his life & works.