The art of Southeast Asia : the collection of the Museum Rietberg Zürich

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The art of Southeast Asia : the collection of the Museum Rietberg Zürich

Jan Fontein

Museum Rietberg Zürich : Stadt Zürich, 2007

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Bibliography: p. 148-152

"It completes ... the works of art, collected by the founder and principal benefactor of the museum, Freiherr (Baron) Eduard von der Heydt (1882-1964)."--Introduction

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Description

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. 110 illustrations and 4 maps

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  • NCID
    BA8273249X
  • ISBN
    • 9783907077238
  • Country Code
    sz
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Zürich
  • Pages/Volumes
    154 p.
  • Size
    31 cm
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