A Concise History of Buddhist Art in Siam

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Concise History of Buddhist Art in Siam
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Reginald Le May
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:274
Dimensions(mm): Height 297,Width 210
Category/GenreOriental art
Religious subjects depicted in art
Buddhism
ISBN/Barcode 9781107619463
ClassificationsDewey:704.948943
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 1 August 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Originally published in 1938, this book provides a history of the variety of forms of Buddhist art that grew up in Thailand from the 1st century AD to the end of the 16th century. Le May draws on his experience as part of the British Consular Service in Thailand to focus primarily on sculpture, how the trade routes in South and South-East Asia brought Thailand into contact with a variety of artistic styles and how the different areas of the country adapted these styles for their own use. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of Thai art specifically or of Eastern art more generally.