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Garima-Gospels-3 The Garima Gospels – Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts in Ethiopia
Manuscripts · Medieval Art and Architecture

The Garima Gospels – Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts in Ethiopia

November 16, 2021September 12, 2022 Alexandra Kiely (A Scholarly Skater)2 Comments

The Garima Gospels, two gospel books from northern Ethiopia, may be the oldest surviving illuminated Christian manuscripts in the entire world.

Safani Greek Corinthian Helmet TEFAF Online A Universe of Art at TEFAF Online
American Art · Ancient & Classical Art · Contemporary Art · Medieval Art and Architecture · Renaissance Art

A Universe of Art at TEFAF Online

November 2, 2020September 12, 2022 Alexandra Kiely (A Scholarly Skater)Leave a comment

This is my experience viewing TEFAF Online. This art fair has a little bit of everything, as well as the unique twist of only showing one object per gallery.

Ethiopian diptych 2 A Wearable Religious Painting from Ethiopia
African Art · Art That Inspires Me

A Wearable Religious Painting from Ethiopia

March 25, 2019January 2, 2023 Alexandra Kiely (A Scholarly Skater)5 Comments

While at the Metropolitan Museum of Art a few weeks ago, a small religious diptych from 18th-century Ethiopia caught my eye. The Ethiopians have one of the oldest Christian traditions in the world. They have also produced many wonderful icons.

Art That Inspires Me · Contemporary Art

Art That Inspires Me: El Anatsui

November 14, 2018September 13, 2022 Alexandra Kiely (A Scholarly Skater)Leave a comment

El Anatsui (b. 1944) is a Nigerian artist who creates beautiful, tapestry-like works out of found materials like bottle caps and scrap metal. I've been lucky enough to see his work at a few different museums.

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