Life, Death and Magic 2000 Years of Southeast Asian Ancestral Art

Maxwell, Robyn

ISBN 10: 0642334129 / ISBN 13: 9780642334121

Editore: Natl Gallery of Australia, 2011

256 pages. 11.81x9.84x1.18 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo 0642334129

Riassunto:

For thousands of years across mainland and island Southeast Asia, the deification of significant ancestors and the veneration of spirits of nature has formed the basis of traditional beliefs. These beliefs are in turn the impetus for the creation of splendid and extraordinary works of art in fiber, stone, metal, wood, and clay--made to protect and give pleasure to the living, to honor the ancestors, and to secure safe passage for the human soul between this world and the afterlife.

Life, Death and Magic provides an evocative overview of Southeast Asia's ancestral arts and culture, from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century. Beautifully designed, it is illustrated with works of art from countries and regions including Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, East Timor, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, and southern China, drawn from museums around the world.

Dalla quarta di copertina: For thousands of years, across mainland and island Southeast Asia, the deification of significant ancestors and the veneration of spirits of nature has formed the basis of traditional beliefs. These beliefs are in turn the impetus for the creation of splendid and extraordinary works of art in fibre, stone, metal, wood and clay made to protect and give pleasure to the living, to honour the ancestors and to secure safe passage for the human soul between this world and the afterlife. Life, Death and Magic provides an evocative overview of the regions ancestral arts and culture, from prehistoric times to the 21st century. Beautifully designed, it is prolifically illustrated with works of art from countries and regions including Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia,Vietnam, Taiwan, East Timor, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia and southern China, all drawn from museums around the world and the National Gallery of Australias exceptional collection of Southeast Asian art.

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Titolo: Life, Death and Magic 2000 Years of ...
Casa editrice: Natl Gallery of Australia
Data di pubblicazione: 2011
Legatura: Hardcover
Condizione: Brand New