Tag: African
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The Book Arts Treasures of the Chester Beatty Library
The Chester Beatty Library is a museum of book arts in Dublin, Ireland. It has one of the most spectacular collections I have ever seen anywhere!
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A Guide to Islamic Art
Discover the fascinating group of styles we call Islamic art. It’s a wide-ranging area, not a closed group with a set of singular characteristics.
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The Garima Gospels: Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts in Ethiopia
The Garima Gospels, two gospel books from northern Ethiopia, may be the oldest surviving illuminated Christian manuscripts in the entire world.
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A Universe of Art at TEFAF Online
This is my experience viewing TEFAF Online. This art fair has a little bit of everything, plus the unique twist of only showing one object per gallery.
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A Wearable Religious Painting from Ethiopia
At the Met, a small religious diptych from Ethiopia caught my eye. This very old Christian tradition has produced many wonderful icons like this one.
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Art That Inspires Me: El Anatsui
El Anatsui is a Nigerian artist who creates beautiful, tapestry-like artworks out of trashed materials like bottle caps and scrap metal.
