Ethiopian orthodox visual culture in the age of mechanical reproduction
A Research Note
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2682783 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Raymond A Silverman (University of Michigan, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 88-103 |
| Publication date | 2009-03-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | Material Religion (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1743-2200 • E-ISSN: 1751-8342 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.2752/175183409x418766 |
| OpenAlex | W2000954233 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 9 |
This research note examines the impact of mechanically reproduced religious images, particularly chromolithographs and photographs, on Ethiopian Orthodox visual culture. It argues that these new technologies, while initially embraced by the Church, also presented challenges to traditional artistic practices and theological interpretations. The note explores how these reproductions were integrated into existing devotional practices, transformed them, and ultimately contributed to a broader shift in the understanding and experience of religious images in Ethiopia
Conservatism · Mass culture · Phenomenon · Visual culture · African history and culture analysis · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,35 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2022 (14) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |