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Ethiopian art is the manifestation in art of the Ethiopian civilization. Primarily African Christian [ 1 ] civilization, Ethiopian art traditions have developed for millennia alongside Christian Art the world over, and since the 7th century, the Islamic artistic traditions as well.
Built Location Coordinates Image Yekatit 12 Monument: 1955: Sidist Kilo: 9.035, 38.761: Commemorates the victims of the 1937 Italian massacre. [1] The Lion of Judah Monument: 1930: Piazza, Addis Ababa: 9.024, 38.747: Represents the Solomonic dynasty's symbolism. [2]
Addis Ababa (/ ˌ æ d ɪ s ˈ æ b ə b ə /; [5] Amharic: አዲስ አበባ, lit. 'new flower' [adˈdis ˈabəba] ⓘ,Oromo: Finfinnee, lit. 'fountain of hot mineral water') is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia and Oromia [6] [7] [8] In the 2007 census, the city's population was estimated to be 2,739,551 inhabitants. [2]
The Institute of Ethiopian Studies in Addis Ababa has a collection of approximately 1500 manuscripts, still largely uncatalogued as of 2012. [8] However a team led by Alessandro Gori undertook a listing exercise with regard to the Arabic materials and published the results in 2014.
The diptych painting of the Passion of Christ in Qaha Iyasus exemplifies a desire for visual imagery in Ethiopian art. Gondarine art was also influenced by Western Baroque and Renaissance paintings through prints brought by the Jesuits in the 16th or 17th century. The rebellion of the Agaw population in Lasta endured the reformation.
The return in February 2002 of one looted tabot, discovered in the storage of St John's Episcopal Church in Edinburgh, was a cause of public rejoicing in Addis Ababa. [13] [14] Another was returned in 2003 after Ian McLennan recognised the ancient tabot at an auction in London. He bought it and donated it to the government of Ethiopia. [15]
Believing this was a sign from God showing his approval for his persecution of pagans, the emperor ordered a church built on the site, and later constructed an extensive palace nearby, and a second church, dedicated to Saint Cyriacus. [38] [42] Zara Yaqob was succeeded by Baeda Maryam I.
Addis Ababa "given the status of self-governed city." [27] The Reporter newspaper begins publication. [28] 1996 Addis Chamber International Trade Fair begins (approximate date). [29] Goshu Art Gallery and Asni Gallery founded. [8] 1998 — Addis Ababa Ring Road construction begins. 1999 Mojo-Addis Ababa highway constructed. [30]