Dictionary of South and Southeast Asian Art - Softcover

Chaturachinda, Gwyneth; Krishnamurty, Sunanda; Tabtiang, Pauline W.

 
9789749575611: Dictionary of South and Southeast Asian Art
Softcover
ISBN 10: 974957561X ISBN 13: 9789749575611
Publisher: University of Washington Press, 2005

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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About the Author

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

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
University of Washington Press
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
974957561X
ISBN 13 
9789749575611
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
240