Art of Island Southeast Asia

Автор: Michael W. Silvey
Название: SOG Knives and More from Americas War in Southeast Asia
ISBN: 0764351982 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764351983
Издательство: Schiffer
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Цена: 41130.00 T
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Описание: This guide showcases knives used by Americas clandestine military in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. It provides the collector and others interested in the period a way of identifying honest SOG (Studies and Observations Group) specimens and separating them from counterfeits. With beautiful colour photographs that show a high level of detail, the book identifies all known SOG specimens (over 165 knives) and includes rare personalised knives and custom combat knives made in the United States. Sections of the book focus on Randalls, Eks, Gerbers, and the knives made by tribal artisans in Southeast Asia. This is the eighth in Mike Silveys series on military knives.

Автор: Richter, Anne
Название: The Jewelry of Southeast Asia
ISBN: 0500288666 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780500288665
Издательство: Thames & Hudson
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Цена: 16450.00 T
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Описание: From the magnificent royal gold jewelry of Burma and Thailand to the simple adornments worn by remote hill people, this book explores the complex cultural landscape of Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines.

Автор: Claire Wilbur
Название: Southeast Asian Textiles
ISBN: 0764318101 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764318108
Издательство: Schiffer
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Цена: 44760.00 T
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Описание: The exquisite diversity of textiles in this book will fascinate all who behold them! Southeast Asian textiles have long been recognized on the worlds international market as superb examples of textile art. This book explores their artistic significance, providing an overview of the various styles, designs, and decorative techniques through over 260 color photographs. It gives practical suggestions for collectors on how to care for, value, and use specimen textiles in the home. Chapters are devoted to batik (wax-resist decorative dyed cloths), ikat (bind-resist dyed and woven textiles), decoratively woven forms from stripes to tapestry, and beautifully embellished textiles with beadwork and embroidery. Southeast Asian language and technical terms are further explained in an extensive glossary. Textile designers will be inspired by the traditional and modern interpretations of design and symbols, including leaves, birds, animals, and mystical creatures. A price guide is included.

Название: Secrets of Southeast Asian Textiles
ISBN: 9749863380 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789749863381
Издательство: ACC-distribution titles
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Цена: 33000.00 T
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Описание: Throughout Asia, textiles have played an important role in concepts of power and kingship and are also closely associated with shamanistic, Buddhist and Islamic beliefs. This work compares Bhutanese and Southeast Asian textiles. It covers Cambodian hangings. It discusses different aspects of Indonesian textiles.

Автор: Mary Somers Heidhues
Название: Southeast Asia: Concise History: PB
ISBN: 0500283036 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780500283035
Издательство: Thames & Hudson
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Цена: 10950.00 T
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Описание: Southeast Asia is an important global crossroads. A melting pot of cultures, religions and peoples, it has seen the rise and fall of many mighty empires. This book guides the reader through the history of the region, from the earliest prehistoric peoples to the late 20th-century.

Название: Textiles of southeast asia
ISBN: 0794601049 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780794601041
Издательство: Tuttle
Цена: 80470.00 T
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Описание: Traditional textiles are one of the most important and widely collected categories of Southeast Asian art. Formed from an extensive range of locally produced and imported raw materials and an astonishing variety of techniques, Southeast Asian textiles are used to fashion items from everyday clothing to sacred and ceremonial regalia. Originally published in 1990, Textiles of Southeast Asia remains the definitive work on the subject. This revised edition contains a new foreword and updated colour photographs.