Architectural History Of Ethiopia In Pictures


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Architectural History Of Ethiopia In Pictures


Architectural History Of Ethiopia In Pictures
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Author : Bernhard Lindahl
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970

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Ya Ityop Y T Rik Ba E El


Ya Ityop Y T Rik Ba E El
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Author : Geoffrey Last
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974

Ya Ityop Y T Rik Ba E El written by Geoffrey Last and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Architecture categories.




A Story In Stones


A Story In Stones
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Author : John Jeremy Hespeler-Boultbee
language : en
Publisher: CCB Publishing
Release Date : 2011-04

A Story In Stones written by John Jeremy Hespeler-Boultbee and has been published by CCB Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04 with Architecture categories.


This newly updated and revised second edition of "A Story in Stones" explores the relationship between Portugal and Ethiopia during the XVI and XVII centuries from the unique perspective of stonework. Through research and many years of working in the field, J.J. Hespeler-Boultbee examines the first early Renaissance links between the principal European superpower of the day and the ancient Christian empire of Ethiopia's Highlands - using contemporary architectural vestige as a catalyst for his findings. What began as Portugal's mission to discover an unknown world soon became a quest to find Prester John, the legendary Christian priest/king presumed to be living on the far side of Islam. In an attempt to form a Christian military alliance, the search was both concluded and, in a manner, initiated by explorer P ro da Covilh in 1493 with his overland journey to the Highland court of Emperor Eskendar. This was instrumental in setting up a string of ties between the two nations - diplomatic, military, religious, cultural and (most long-lasting of all) architectural - almost three decades before Portugal's diplomatic mission of 1520. The fascinating story contained in the stones can yet be seen in the Portuguese and "Gondarine" ruins that dot the Gojjam and Lake Tana regions; they continue to influence today's Highland architectural design. Hespeler-Boultbee examines over thirty different sites, many of which are remote and rarely visited. Fully illustrated with colour photos and drawings. About the Author J.J. Hespeler-Boultbee is an Art & Architectural Historian and Associate of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies, Addis Ababa University. He lived for twenty-five years in Portugal, during that time making several forays into the Ethiopian Highlands on behalf of the Department of History and CIDEHUS (Centro de Investiga o e Desenvolvimento em Ci ncias Humanas e Sociais), the research and development institute at the University of vora. For the two year period, 2007-2009, he lived in and conducted research from Bahir Dar on Lake Tana, Ethiopia, during which time he found his historical conclusions were at considerable variance with colleagues in the History Department at Bahir Dar University - disagreements which have prompted the revisions leading to this current updated and revised edition of "A Story in Stones."



A History Of Ethiopia In Pictures


A History Of Ethiopia In Pictures
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Author : Geoffrey C. Last
language : en
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Release Date : 1969

A History Of Ethiopia In Pictures written by Geoffrey C. Last and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with History categories.




Proceedings Of The Xvth International Conference Of Ethiopian Studies Hamburg July 20 25 2003


Proceedings Of The Xvth International Conference Of Ethiopian Studies Hamburg July 20 25 2003
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Author : Siegbert Uhlig
language : en
Publisher: Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
Release Date : 2006

Proceedings Of The Xvth International Conference Of Ethiopian Studies Hamburg July 20 25 2003 written by Siegbert Uhlig and has been published by Otto Harrassowitz Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Anthropology categories.


The XVth International Conference of Ethiopian Studies took place in Hamburg in July 2003. More than 400 scientists from over 25 countries participated. 130 contributions from the program were selected for this volume. They are mostly written in English and deal on the regions of Ethiopia and Eritrea and cover the span from the 4th Century to the present. The volume is divided into the following chapters: Anthropology (20 Articles), History (25), Arts (10), Literature and Philology (10), Religion (5), Languages and Linguistics (25), Law and Politics (10), Environmental, Economic and Educational Issues (10).



Africa 3 Volumes


Africa 3 Volumes
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Author : Toyin Falola
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2015-12-14

Africa 3 Volumes written by Toyin Falola and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-14 with History categories.


These volumes offer a one-stop resource for researching the lives, customs, and cultures of Africa's nations and peoples. Unparalleled in its coverage of contemporary customs in all of Africa, this multivolume set is perfect for both high school and public library shelves. The three-volume encyclopedia will provide readers with an overview of contemporary customs and life in North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa through discussions of key concepts and topics that touch everyday life among the nations' peoples. While this encyclopedia places emphasis on the customs and cultural practices of each state, history, politics, and economics are also addressed. Because entries average 14,000 to 15,000 words each, contributors are able to expound more extensively on each country than in similar encyclopedic works with shorter entries. As a result, readers will gain a more complete understanding of what life is like in Africa's 54 nations and territories, and will be better able to draw cross-cultural comparisons based on their reading.



The Basilicas Of Ethiopia


The Basilicas Of Ethiopia
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Author : Mario di Salvo
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-11-23

The Basilicas Of Ethiopia written by Mario di Salvo and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-23 with Architecture categories.


The basilica is symbolic of the history of Christianity in Ethiopia. Aizan, the first Christian king of the Aksumite empire was responsible for the creation of the large, five-aisled church of M?ry?m ??yon, sadly destroyed in 1535, and since then many hundreds of basilicas have been built in Ethiopia, many, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lalibela, literally 'hewn from the rock'. In this book, architectural historian and architect Mario di Salvo considers the unique architectural features of Ethiopia's basilicas and explains how they developed over time. Featuring almost 200 colour illustrations, this book is an attractive and comprehensive guide to some of Ethiopia's most inspiring religious buildings.



The Transformation Of Addis Ababa


The Transformation Of Addis Ababa
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Author : Elias Yitbarek Alemayehu
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2018-11-30

The Transformation Of Addis Ababa written by Elias Yitbarek Alemayehu and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-30 with Architecture categories.


Nowhere in Africa is urban development occurring as rapidly as in Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa, at the present moment. During the last decade and a half, massive construction projects in housing, commercial buildings and infrastructure have transformed the landscape of the city, creating a social experiment that has never been replicated on such a massive scale in Africa. This volume, written by Ethiopian and Finnish experts in urban planning, architecture, geography, and ethnology, documents for the first time Addis Ababa’s process of radical transformation. It asks how the city’s poorest residents are affected by the current urban renewal, and identifies the most important challenges facing the city’s residents as a result. Its conclusions focus on three issues: the livelihoods of low-income residents, their participation in the development of the city, and their social networks of support. This volume also traces out the organic forms of the city’s development. Unlike cities in many other African countries, Addis Ababa emerged with only the thinnest traces of a brief colonial legacy: only five years under Italian occupation in the mid-20th century. The city’s development has eluded many planners and has produced unique indigenous forms of urban living. The book records the current spatial relationships and older architectural forms in the old inner city currently slated for demolition. Numerous maps and illustrations are included to help readers visualize the topics discussed in the volume. The volume will be of interest to anyone interested in Addis Ababa’s history and character, as well as policymakers, urban planners, architects, human geographers, ethnographers and researchers of urban poverty and urban informality.



The Basilicas Of Ethiopia


The Basilicas Of Ethiopia
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Author : Mario di Salvo
language : en
Publisher: I.B. Tauris
Release Date : 2017-01-30

The Basilicas Of Ethiopia written by Mario di Salvo and has been published by I.B. Tauris this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-30 with Architecture categories.


The basilica is symbolic of the history of Christianity in Ethiopia. Aizan, the first Christian king of the Aksumite empire was responsible for the creation of the large, five-aisled church of M'ry'm ?yon, sadly destroyed in 1535, and since then many hundreds of basilicas have been built in Ethiopia, many, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lalibela, literally 'hewn from the rock'. In this book, architectural historian and architect Mario di Salvo considers the unique architectural features of Ethiopia's basilicas and explains how they developed over time. Featuring almost 200 colour illustrations, this book is an attractive and comprehensive guide to some of Ethiopia's most inspiring religious buildings



The Indigenous And The Foreign In Christian Ethiopian Art


The Indigenous And The Foreign In Christian Ethiopian Art
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Author : Isabel Boavida
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-03-02

The Indigenous And The Foreign In Christian Ethiopian Art written by Isabel Boavida and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-02 with History categories.


In the rural plateaux of northern Ethiopia, one can still find scattered ruins of monumental buildings that are evidently alien to the country's ancient architectural tradition. This little-known and rarely studied architectural heritage is a silent witness to a fascinating if equivocal cultural encounter that took place in the 16th-17th centuries between Catholic Europeans and Orthodox Ethiopians. The Indigenous and the Foreign in Christian Ethiopian Art presents a selection of papers derived from the 5th Conference on the History of Ethiopian Art, which for the first time systematically approached this heritage. The book explores the enduring impact of this encounter on the artistic, religious and political life of Ethiopia, an impact that has not been readily acknowledged, not least because the public conversion of the early 17th-century Emperor Susïnyus to Catholicism resulted in a bloody civil war shrouded in religious intolerance. Bringing together work by key researchers in the field, these studies open up a particularly rich period in the history of Ethiopia and cast new light on the complexities of cultural and religious (mis)encounters between Africa and Europe.