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Dictionary of South and Southeast Asian art / Gwyneth Chaturachinda, Sunanda Krishnamurty, Pauline W. Tabtiang.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Chaturachinda, Gwyneth.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Art, South Asian--Dictionaries.
- Art, South Asian.
- Art, Southeast Asian--Dictionaries.
- Art, Southeast Asian.
- Genre:
- Dictionaries.
- Physical Description:
- 144 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Chiang Mai, Thailand : Silkworm Books, 2000.
- Summary:
- From abhayamudra through ziarat, this is an essential dictionary for anyone stepping into the fascinating world of South and Southeast Asian art. With over 700 entries, 78 line illustrations, and 15 color photographs, this basic dictionary makes a handy reference for anyone interested and engaged in South and Southeast Asia.
- 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 Burma, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-143)
- ISBN:
- 9747100975
- OCLC:
- 45425225
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