Arts of Southeast Asia: From the Powerhouse Museum Collection

The Southeast Asian region stretches from Burma to Indonesia and Malaysia to Thailand. This book explores the arts of these countries in the context of shared historical and cultural phenomena, and in contrast, their diverse and distinct responses to common internal and external influences.

Christina Sumner is a curator of decorative arts and design at the Powerhouse Museum. She has travelled widely in the Central and Southeast Asian region and has conducted significant research into traditional textiles and textile technology. She is author of Beyond the Silk Road: Arts of Central Asia.