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Unique Ethiopian Icon Stands Add Beauty To Any Room

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Unique art pieces add a touch of elegance to any home or office setting. The figures are drawn in a two dimensional style and many church paintings serve to educate those who are uneducated in the tradition and the heritages.
There are artists such as Afework Tekle who have their works displayed on large canvases to show the vibrancy of the pictures they have painted and designed. He has an international reputation and a universal appeal that stands on its own.
Ethiopean art can take many forms and since Ethiopia has been a Christian nation since 4 B.C. their wooden crosses take on three different forms. There are many different Ethiopian art(s) from Icon stands, shields and game boards. Ethiopian Icons are painted on wooden or metal frames and are in the Eastern Orthodox style.
If you are an art collector and enjoy displaying unique pieces in your home this is a great way to add some culture to your every day living. There are drums, oracles and trays that will give your home a different but welcoming feel to anyone who visits or live there.
Ethiopian art are great conversation pieces into addition to their added value and beauty.

Where To Find Ethiopian Icon Stands

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Ethiopia is one of the first nations to embrace Christianity and has had a Christian majority since the 4th century. Ethiopia is one of the oldest nations on earth with much evidence pointing to the beginnings of Homo Sapiens. With such a long history it follows that expressions of the faith would develop into art or icons.

Ethiopian icon stands generally tend to be hand carved and painted depictions of various Bible verses. Typically displayed open and horizontally in the same manner an exceptionally large version of the dictionary, atlas or Bible is showcased on a stand in many libraries. Traditionally those who obtain these treasures rarely keep them but give them away putting into practice words from the gospel, “It Is More Blessed To Give Than Receive”.

The artists who produce these artifacts today have had the benefit of ancestors who consistently and dare I say religiously passed the techniques down through the centuries.

Finding these icons is not as difficult as one might think, thanks in part to the internet, one is able to view works online and contact the artist, iconographer or seller via phone or email. Also any area which has a large population
of Ethiopians is certain to have a church, so you will have this as an option too.

Icon Stands Are A Lovely Ethiopian Art Form

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This art form is completely unique to Ethiopia. A different Christian icon is portrayed on each of these beautiful wooden pieces. On a table top, shelf or desktop, these stands, being three-dimensional and movable, can be arranged in different ways allowing the owner to switch up their placement for a change now and again. This will also assure that all of the workmanship put into your stand is shown. The colors used to illustrate the icons are vibrant and reminiscent of antiques and old world influences. Some of the colors are metallic and the rich wood used for the background of each painted scene is beautiful and complements any style of decorating. Candlelight and metals enhance the beauty of these pieces. Displayed in front of a painting on the wall above your icon is a good idea, leading the eye around to take in all the art. Choosing a color or two that blend with the tones in the icon would be brilliant. Another item to display, echoing the feeling of these icons, is a short stack of attractive antique books or Bibles. Or place a sculpture of wood, metal or pottery near the icon stand in a beautiful grouping.

Beautiful And Unique A Guide To Ethiopian Art

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

When purchasing, or deciding on which pieces to purchase, if you are considering Ethiopian art, finding the most unique and the best quality pieces, is what any art collector is looking for. Depending on the kind of collection you already own, and what value or look you are trying to add to it, the right piece of Ethiopian art is going to give that collection a great new look, and if you find a collector piece, it can also add value to the collection if you ever consider selling it. So, whether you are looking for a personal touch, or a potential for earning in the future, the right piece of Ethiopian art can add that touch to your collection.The full explanation can be found at http://ethiopianfood.wordpress.com/2011/09/23/dishes-with-a-difference/

Trying to find traditional one of a kind pieces, rather than mass produced art, is going to ensure you get the quality and that you get the unique look you are trying to get. It will also ensure that the piece is an original, in turn, making it a much more valueable piece of art, than if you were to purchase a mass produced piece from any seller, or any art gallery that you can visit in the big city.