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  Biography

      Hanna Hajjar (A.K.A. John)
       
      Born in Beirut, Lebanon, currently residing in California, USA.

Studies

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1975 Graduated from American University of Beirut, with a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

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1973 Studied art (as a minor) at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon

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1980 Studied photography at Triton College, River Grove, Illinois, USA

Activities, Research & Development

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1971 Became the leader of Hamurabi troop of the Assyrian Boy Scout, Beirut, Lebanon

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1971 Founded the Assyrian Student Union in Beirut Lebanon, and was its president till 1975

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1975 Became the chairman of the Engineering Photo Club at the AUB

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1982 Researched Assyrian fashion, and the ancient art of fabric stamping (Basma)

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1989 Researched Assyrian & Arabic fonts for computer multi-media & video productions

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1992 Developed Teleprompter for Syriac and Arabic applications for TV, video production & filming

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1999 Researched, restored & reproduced several Syriac icons

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2000 Researched Cylinder Seal art of Mesopotamia and reproduced them as paintings in caveman art

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2001 Researched Syriac Calligraphy and applied them in paintings

Art Exhibits & Lectures

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1972 Art exhibit & lecture, Assyrian fashion, American University, Beirut, Lebanon

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1974 Art exhibit, Senharib Club, Museitbeh, Beirut, Lebanon

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1975 Art exhibit & lecture, Assyrian fashion, Minority Cultural Center, University of WI, La Crosse WI, USA

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1985 Art exhibit, Schiller Park Public Library, Chicago, IL, USA

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1987 Lecture, Evolution of Assyrian fashion, Syriac University Student Association, Aleppo, Syria

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1988 Lecture, Assyrian roots of Christian Syriac icons, Ashurbanipal Library, Chicago, IL, USA

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1990 Art exhibit, Marriott Hotel Chicago, IL, USA

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1991 Art exhibit, Hilton Hotel Chicago, IL, USA

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2002 Art Exhibit, Hyatt Regency Hotel, CA, USA

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2003 Art Exhibit, Assyrian American Association of Southern California, North Hollywood, CA, USA

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2003 Art Exhibit, Church of the East Hall, Tarzana, CA, USA

T.V. Interviews

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1983 JG TV, Chicago, IL, USA

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1991 AATW TV, Chicago, IL, USA

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1996 Simkat TV, Chicago, IL, USA

Articles

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1973 Assyrian Star magazine, Chicago, IL, USA

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1975 Racquet newspaper, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, WI, USA

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1982 Athra magazine, Chicago IL, USA

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1986 Pioneer Press newspaper Schiller Park, Chicago, IL, USA

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1992 Nabu magazine, Chicago, IL, USA

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1993 Amiga World magazine, USA

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1993 Amazing Computing magazine, USA

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2001 Huyodo Magazine, Sweden

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Numerous articles on the internet

Coloring Books

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1980 Assyrian children’s coloring book, Beth Nahreen B’Gawne (Mesopotamia in Color)

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1993 Assyrian children’s coloring book, Urhoy B’Gawne (Edessa in Color)

Designs

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1980 Chain Reaction toy, an educational game for children, Chicago, USA

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1996 Combined technology & engraving art in producing an antique looking electronic air cleaner

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2000 Over-Under frame, a new type of frame that is collapsible, ideal for traveling art exhibits

Video & TV Production

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1990 Assyrian children’s educational video No.1,2 & 3, Tar’eh W’Gawneh (Doors & Colors)

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1993 Producer & director of Simkat TV cable access one-hour weekly Assyrian program, Chicago, USA

Websites

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http://cavemanart.com (American, Assyrian, Lebanese, Christian & Primitive Art by Hanna)

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http://cavemanart.com/artwork  (Paintings by Hanna)

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http://cavemanart.com/osroene  (The Assyrian Kingdom of Osroene, Urhoy/Urfa/Edessa)

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http://cavemanart.com/photography  (Photography by Hanna)

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http://lushaninc.com (Water Filtration Business)

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http://royalassyrians.com (Preservation of Assyrian Art & Culture Website)

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http://hanna4governor.com (California Governor's Election)

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