The Art of Southeast Asia
by Philip S. Rawson
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Briefly discusses the history of styles of painting, sculpture, and architecture in the countries of Southeast Asia.Tags
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With a wealth of information about the history, traditions, and religious beliefs of Southeast Asia, Philip Rawson throughly and authoritatively surveys a vast array of works of art and crafts from the region. Since prehistoric times, the countries of Southeast Asia have created a unique melange of indigenous art and the art of neighboring India and China. From the bronze tombs of the Dong-son people in 500 BC, to the mystical, dramatic form of Indonesia puppetry in current day Java and Bali, from architectural wonders such as Borobudur, to a host of pagodas, shrines, and temples, Rawson explores a medley of Southeast Asian art. He offers an astonishing array of treasures and elucidates a culture in which there are no artistic boundaries.
An updated edition of the 1967 Thames & Hudson volume.
251 illustrations, 32 in colour.
251 illustrations, 32 in colour.
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Philip Rawson was dean of the School of Art and Design. Goldsmith's College, University of London. He also served as curator of the Gulbenkian Museum of Oriental Art at the University of Durham and had a long career as a specialist in Oriental and Indian art. He authored twenty-five books during his prolific career, including Drawing and show more Sculpture, which are available from the University of Pennsylvania Press. show less
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- Canonical title
- The Art of Southeast Asia
- Original publication date
- 1967
- Important places
- Southeast Asia; Bali; Burma; Cambodia; Java, Indonesia; Laos (show all 8); Thailand; Vietnam
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- Languages
- English, French
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- ISBNs
- 5
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