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Published by George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia : Areca Books, 2017
ISBN 10: 967571929XISBN 13: 9789675719295
Seller: Arthur Probsthain, London, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. 118 pages : 30cm. Beautifully illustrated, The Arts of Southeast Asia from the SOAS Collections highlights a variety of material relating to Southeast Asia drawn from the rich collections of SOAS University of London. With a wide chronological span, they are diverse in nature, comprising manuscripts (written on bark, palm leaves and paper), textiles, sculptures, metalwork and paintings, and reflect the variety of religions, cultures and languages to be found across this vast area. The objects come from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and range in date from circa 1000 BCE to the present day. Most are functional, being made for religious, ceremonial or practical purposes, and particular meanings adhere to their various shapes, gestures and motifs. In contrast to the renowned stone and brick temples of Angkor and Pagan, much of Southeast Asian art is made from perishable materials such as wood, leaves and cloth to which the hot and humid climate of the region is hostile. With a population of 600 million people inhabiting an area of over four million square kilometres, the culturally and linguistically diverse peoples of Southeast Asia have drawn upon the resources of its many ecological zones to create a wide range of artefacts in a striking variety of styles. Their arts continue to embody local traditions, but have also been enriched by external contacts. This book is ideal for both the general public and specialists seeking to further explore the arts, languages and cultures of this dynamic and fascinating region.
Published by Milan, Italy: Skira, 2011, 1st Edition, First Printing, Milan, Italy, 2011
ISBN 10: 8857211576ISBN 13: 9788857211572
Book First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine (see desciption). Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine (see description). Modhir Ahmed; Himat M Ali; Dia Al-Azzawi; Ahmed Al-Bahrani; Amar Dawod; Ghassan Ghaib; Ali Jabbar; Nedim Kufi; Hanaa Malallah; Rafa Al-Nasiri; Mahmoud Obaidi; Kareem Risan; Delair Shaker; Ali Talib; Nazar Yahya (illustrator). First Edition. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition---all text in English and Arabic ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket which is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, profusely illustrated, ---360 pages, ---"A book that highlights the enduring talent of a group of contemporary Iraqi artists who are united in their experience of exile. Modern Iraqi art represents one of the main foundation stones of modern Arab culture. As with Iran, modern and contemporary culture in Iraq draws heavily on its rich pre-Islamic and Islamic heritage, from the Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilizations through to Ottoman Baghdad, the Iraq of the Baath Party, and today a country that has been ravaged by foreign invasion. In the 1970s, Baghdad was at the center of a pan-Arab art movement. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, it became clear that the art movement was becoming a political tool of propaganda for the Baath Party. Forced to work within the parameters set by the government, a number of leading artists decided to leave Iraq for Europe and North America. Today, a new generation of Iraqi artists is receiving much-deserved international acclaim. Their art draws increasing attention from international seasoned collectors and is at the forefront of modern and contemporary Arab art"---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)-- Size: 9.75w x 11.25h Inches. Not Signed. Jacket Flap Not Clipped.