Ethiopia is known for its magnificent churches, illuminated manuscripts, and world-famous contemporary art.
c. 1 C.E.–present
Ethiopia is known for its magnificent churches, illuminated manuscripts, and world-famous contemporary art.
c. 1 C.E.–present
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Did you know that Ethiopia has one of the longest standing traditions of Christian practice in the world?
Contemporary artist Sheila Hicks discusses the geometric iconography and calligraphy of this Ethiopian prayer book
The earliest known Ethiopian icons have been dated to the fifteenth century and typically portray the Virgin and Child, the Apostles, and Saint George.
Ethiopia’s Christian heritage predates much of Europe’s, and includes churches hewn from living rock.
This 15th century manuscript is based on Egyptian Coptic sources, but its creators imbued it with local flair.
Pious, multilingual, and technologically advanced, these coins were currency in more ways than one.
By 400 C.E., Aksum was a sophisticated Christian empire with a written language and an international reputation.
In this work, a contemporary Ethiopian artist explores the utopian potential of chaos in a globalizing world.
Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment
Crafted in the 16th century, this pair of six-panel screens is painted in ink on paper and showcases both Yamato-e and Chinese painting styles. The work features pine trees―a typical Japanese motif―and it has beautifully captured the richness of a Japanese landscape.