DICTIONARY OF SOUTH EAST ASIAN ART

CHATURACHINDA, Gwyneth; KRISHNAMURTY, Sunanda; TABTIANG, Pauline W.

ISBN 10: 974957561X / ISBN 13: 9789749575611

Published by Silkworm Books, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2004

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Good+ trade paperback, illustrated, 240 pages. [QP].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: DICTIONARY OF SOUTH EAST ASIAN ART
• Publisher: Silkworm Books, Chiang Mai, Thailand
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 974957561X
• ISBN 13: 9789749575611
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art
  • Asia

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Synopsis

From abhayamadra through zoomorphic, this is an essential dictionary for anyone stepping into the fascinating world of South and Southeast Asian art. Now with over 1,300 entries and 112 line illustrations, this revised and expanded edition makes a handy reference for travelers and residents, students, museum goers, and general readers. Explanations are succinct and easy to understand. Entries range from terms encountered in South and Southeast Asian history, religion, mythology, and literature, to those specific to art and architecture. Words are drawn from the diverse religious traditions of the region, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism, and Taoism, and from the countries of the region, including Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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From abhayamudra through zoomorphic, this is an essential dictionary for anyone stepping into the world of South and Southeast Asian art.