Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia: A Guide to the Remote Churches

Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia: A Guide to the Remote Churches of an Ancient Land

Ethiopia is a land of hidden treasures, and among the greatest are its remote churches, whose richly decorated interiors amaze and astound with their vibrant colours and extraordinary illustration. Yet steeped in ancient legend, and often situated in remote locations, a true appreciation and understanding of these unique churches and their spectacular murals has been restricted to a select few. Now, in Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia, Maria-Jose Friedlander provides a unique guide to the churches, their architecture and decoration. Ranging from the rock-hewn churches of the Tigray region to the spectacular timber-built cave church of Yemrehane Krestos, Maria-Jose Friedlander provides detailed descriptions of the wonderful murals and of the stories behind them. Many of the wall paintings contain inscriptions in Ge'ez - the ancient language of Ethiopia - and full translations of these scripts are given. Detailed plans show the exact location of the paintings within the churches and the superb colour photographs by Bob Friedlander show the many aspects of the churches and their decoration in rich detail.
Country USA
Brand Bloomsbury
Manufacturer I.B.Tauris
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 180 colour integrated, 21 diagrams, 3 ma
ReleaseDate 2015-05-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781780768168

Country	USA
Brand	Bloomsbury
Manufacturer	I.B.Tauris
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	180 colour integrated, 21 diagrams, 3 ma
ReleaseDate	2015-05-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781780768168

Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia: A Guide to the Remote Churches of an Ancient Land