| 1930 | Folk-style painting flourishes. Subject matter includes the suicide of Emperor Tewodros II, the battle of Adwa, the meeting of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, hunting, and scenes of everyday life. The works become popular with foreign collectors. Belachew Yimer, Tassow Habte Wolde, Behailu Lemma are among the early pioneers of this style. |
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| 1930 | The equestrian statue of EMPEROR MENELIK II is created by the German sculptor Rudolf H. Hartel, and erected at Arada Giorgis in Addis Ababa. It stays hidden during the Fascist Italian occupation. |
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| 1931 | Her Imperial Majesty's Menen Handicraft School opens in Addis Ababa. Several prominent artists, including Daniel Touafe and Zerihun Yetmgeta, graduate from the school before becoming art students. |
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| 1932 | Art education in primary school starts. The representation of realistic figures and of depth on a flat surface becomes essential. Oil paint becomes the dominant medium. Shemeles Kabteyimer is credited as the first art instructor at Menelik II School. |
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| 1935 | 1935-1941: Patriots freedom fighters struggle to repulse the occupying Italian Fascist army. Art production continues for the occupying force. |
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