Gold Leaf and Terra-cotta: Burmese Crafts throughout History - Softcover

Thanegi, Ma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934159514 ISBN 13: 9781934159514

Publisher: Global Directions/Things Asian Press, 2017

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"The first art in Myanmar, other than Stone Age cave paintings, were those with Buddhist themes on the temple walls of Bagan."

Thus Ma Thanegi begins the fascinating journey on which she takes her readers, giving them a knowledge and appreciation of her country’s long and rich history of art and crafts.

With its carefully researched narrative and a wealth of photographs, Gold Leaf and Terra-cotta: Burmese Crafts throughout History covers:

· The art of worship, with Buddhist symbols and images from hundreds of thousands of pagodas and temples of all sizes

· Cave murals and artifacts from temples of the Lost Kingdoms

· Ornaments, clothing, and jewelry from the royal courts

· Furniture, carvings, and vessels from monasteries

· Images of animals and other creatures from the supernatural realm

· Silks, trays, puppets, and musical instruments for religious festivals and ceremonies

· Containers, toys, swords, and other objects from everyday lives

About the Author:

Ma Thanegi is a writer on the culture, traditions, travels and food of Myanmar and has published over twenty books and numerous articles. She was born in Myanmar and educated at the Methodist English High School and was originally a painter exhibiting since 1967 until 1998 with the last of her seven solo shows. She lives in Yangon, Myanmar.

About this edition

• Publisher: Global Directions/Things Asian Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1934159514
• ISBN 13: 9781934159514
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 133