- ホーム
- > 洋書
- > 英文書
- > Architecture
Full Description
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.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction by Richard Pankhurst
1. The Architecture of the Churches
2. Ethiopian Christianity and Saints
3. The Jesuit Interlude
4. The Churches of Tigray
5. The Gondarine Churches
6. The Churches near Lalibela
Chronology of Kings, Queens, Emperors and Empresses
Ethiopian Calendar
Bibliography
Glossary
List of Illustrations
Index
