The Image as Medicine in Ethiopia: Art That Heals: University of Iowa Health Care

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Overview of the Exhibit

Medico-Religious Identities

Knowledge and Secrecy

Talismans and Scrolls

Images and Asceticism

Christianity, Possession and Talismanic Art

Visual Trances and Sacrificial works.

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Art That Heals: The Image as Medicine
in Ethiopia

Duration of Exhibit: January 2 - February 13, 1999

Introduction How can art heal?	Overview of the Exhibit Read an overview detailing the features of the exhibit.
Medico-Religious Identities What is a medico-religious identity? Knowledge and Secrecy Secret names and the nature of their meanings. The Cross Take a look at some artistic representations of the cross.	Talismans and Scrolls Find some information on the following topics: Preparation and Use of Scrolls Interpretation of Talismans From Devotion to Protection: Sacred Image and Scroll Image Talisman and Portraits
Images and Asceticism The specific functions of the images.	Christianity, Possession and Talismanic Art How does talismanic art relate to Christianity?
Gaze The importance of the gaze, visual trances and sacrificial works.

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