African Zion: The Sacred Art of Ethiopia
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African Zion: The Sacred Art of Ethiopia
The art of highland Christian Ethiopia - with its icon paintings on wood, metal processional crosses, gold coins, and manuscripts - is largely unknown in the West. This book presents a survey of this art from the 4th to the 18th centuries, and addresses the function of art within Ethiopian society.
Technical Specifications
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Yale University Press
Binding
Paperback
EANs
9780300059151
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