Ethiopian art - Getatchew Haile

The collection of Ethiopian art at The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore is one of the largest and finest outside of Ethiopia, both in terms of depth and range.This book celebrates the art of the Christian kingdom of Ethiopia in metalwork, processional crosses, painted icons and illuminated manuscripts used in the services of the Church and reveals a vibrant artistic world of colour, ritual and spirituality.Presenting over seventy beautiful color images and an accessible text written by the world's leading authorities, this book celebrates Ethiopian art and reveals a vibrant world of color, ritual and spirituality.Edited by Getatchew Haile & Jacques MercierForeword by Gary Vikan, Director of The Walters Art Museum