The image above is an illustration of such pendant. Once again, we see the noticeable use of the variety and the animation style of the figures. On the one hand, we see the Virgin Mary, a strict symbol that only expands in notoriety during the eighteen years. Mary is holding the Child Jesus and is surrounded by heavenly messengers that hold blades. On the other board, Saint George is killing a mythical snake while he set up a horse.
Chief Haile Selassie ruled during the most difficult times of the twenty 100 years, including two universal conflicts, attack, insurgency, sensational mechanical progression and rapid globalization. His government began well, however, he immediately got ugly when the Italian tyrant, Benito Mussolini, chose to attack Ethiopia once again in 1935 trying to recover his distinction after the humiliating battle of Adwa.
Among the substitutes who saw these spilled flyers, were Eshetu Tiruneh, a substitute for work at the School of Fine Arts of the University. For the last work of the year, in 1974, Eshetu Tiruneh painted a painting appointed victims of famine. This painting is a desperate representation of hungry residents, who travel through an infertile scene.
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