Lost kingdoms : Hindu-Buddhist sculpture of early Southeast Asia
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Lost kingdoms : Hindu-Buddhist sculpture of early Southeast Asia
Metropolitan Museum of Art , River Books, 2014
- : hbk
- : (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)
- : (Yale University Press)
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Exhibition catalogue
"This catalogue is published in conjunction with "Lost Kingdoms: Hindu-Buddhist sculpture of early Southeast Asia, fifth to eighth century," on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from April 14 through July 27, 2014"--Colophon
"The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York in association with River Books, Bangkok"
Some printings are distributed by Yale University Press
Includes bibliographical references (p. 282-305) and index
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Description
A fresh and exciting exploration of Southeast Asian history from the 5th to 9th century, seen through the lens of the region's sculpture
Numerous Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms flourished in Southeast Asia from the 5th to the 9th century, yet until recently few concrete details were known about them. Lost Kingdoms reveals newly discovered architectural and sculptural relics from this region, which provide key insights into the formerly mysterious kingdoms. The first publication to use sculpture as a lens to explore this period of Southeast Asian history, Lost Kingdoms offers a significant contribution and a fresh approach to the study of cultures in Cambodia, Thailand, Burma, and other countries.
Authoritative texts by John Guy introduce more than 160 objects, extensively described and beautifully illustrated, together with essays by prominent scholars. Many of the objects have never before traveled outside their home countries. Gorgeous photography shot on location highlights each artwork, and maps and a glossary of place names elucidate their geographical context. A watershed study of Southeast Asia's artistic and cultural legacy, Lost Kingdoms is an essential resource on a fascinating and enduring subject.
Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
Exhibition Schedule:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
(April 2014-July 2014)
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