| Description |
224 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Series |
World of art |
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World of art.
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| Contents |
Origins -- Indigenous themes -- Hindu visions -- The imprint of the Buddha -- Islamic conceptions -- Chinese influence -- Modern times |
| Summary |
"Covering Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, Dr. Kerlogue examines the roots and development of the arts of this distinctive region from prehistory to the present day. The book traces the reflection of indigenous beliefs and world religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity - in artistic expression, arriving at an exploration of the post-colonial period."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index and glossary |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-213) and index |
| Subject |
Art, Southeast Asian.
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Art, Asian.
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Arts -- Southeast Asia -- History.
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Arts, Asian.
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Arts -- Southeast Asia.
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Arts, Southeast Asian.
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| LC no. |
2004102646 |
| ISBN |
0500203814 |
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