Dictionary of South and Southeast Asian Art / Edition 2

by Gwyneth Chaturachinda, Sunanda Krishnamurty, Pauline W. Tabtiang

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789749575611
Publisher:	Silkworm Books
Publication date:	01/03/2005
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Editorial Reviews

This basic dictionary of South and Southeast Asian art offers explanations of approximately 700 terms. 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 countries of the region like Kurma, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. Includes 78 line illustrations and 15 color photographs. Distributed by the U. of Washington Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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