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Treasures of Asian Art

The Asia Society Museum Collection

Format: Hardback
Publisher: Prestel, Munich, Germany
Published: 1st Nov 2016
Dimensions: w 226mm h 305mm d 38mm
Weight: 2112g
ISBN-10: 379135616X
ISBN-13: 9783791356167
Barcode No: 9783791356167
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Synopsis
Reflected in the holdings of Asia Society, this book shows how contemporary artists from Asia and the diaspora have responded to seismic shifts in sociopolitical, economic, and cultural conditions. The book groups artworks to emphasize the strengths of the collection and to allow for broader discussion of the connections between historic and contemporary art. The initial section includes traditional works, divided by region. Following is a section devoted to contemporary works, including those made by Asians living abroad. The pieces are presented as part of a narrative, rather than discrete objects, thus allowing readers to consider history, region, religion, and technique as contextual touchstones in their appreciation of these treasures. Lavishly illustrated, this book acknowledges the enormous transformations that have taken place in Asian cultures, while also commemorating the continent's magnificent contributions throughout the history of art.

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