Green, Alexandra
Burma to Myanmar
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714124957
- author:
- Green, Alexandra
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- British Museum Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 3.1 x 22.5 x 22.5 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- History, Asia, Southeast Asia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Burma to Myanmar: A History Through Art and Material Culture showcases a stunning selection of objects that have not been widely published or displayed before. From influential superpower to repressive regime, Myanmar has experienced dramatic fluctuations in fortune over the past 1,500 years. The country's cultures have been shaped by their engagements with religious networks, expansionist empires, and global trade routes from India and China to Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. This beautiful book explores Myanmar's complexities, focusing on the extraordinary and innovative arts of its diverse peoples. Featuring objects such as sparkling gems, sumptuous court dress, intricately carved furniture, elaborate silver vessels, satirical cartoons, and contemporary art, spanning from the 400s CE to the present day. The result is a testament to the creativity and variety of Myanmar's many peoples, offering a unique perspective on the country's long history.
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