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Ethiopian arts biography books
Ethiopia: a country landlocked on the African continent between volcanically formed mountains and deserts. Its topography makes it seem inaccessible, and while it did serve as protective measures, the country had to fight continuously throughout the centuries to keep its independence.
It is because of its remoteness and independence that Ethiopia’s culture and artistic traditions remained so quintessentially Ethiopian throughout the millennia. Today, Ethiopia is seen as a cultural powerhouse, boasting a vibrant and dynamic art scene.
This article explores the ancient Ethiopian arts and culture of Ethiopia and considers how its struggles throughout history shaped its future.
Ancient Ethiopian Art Culture
Ethiopia was initially called the “Kingdom of Aksum”, during its ancient times.
Later, during the 13th century C.E., it was called the “Kingdom of Abyssinia”, and while the country used both names “Abyssinia” and “Et