Burmese design & architecture /
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| Imprint: | Hong Kong : Periplus, c2000. |
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| Description: | 224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4451006 |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Reflections on the Past
- Religious Architecture
- Introduction
- Bagan
- Mrauk-U (Rakhine)
- Ava
- Amarapura
- Mingun
- Sagaing
- Mandalay
- Shwedagon Pagoda
- Secular Architecture
- Introduction
- Village Houses of Bagan
- Mandalay Palace
- Vernacular Architecture of Inle Lake
- Early Modern Architecture
- Introduction
- Old Rangoon
- A Palladian Villa in Teak
- Scottish Cottages in the Shan Hills
- 1930s' Monasteries at Sagaing
- A Wonderland in Monywa
- Contemporary Architecture
- Introduction
- A Renovated Mansion
- Rattan on the Lawn
- A Hotel by the Lake
- An Echo from the Past
- A Bungalow by the River
- Medieval Spaces in Bagan
- A Collector's Haven
- Poolside Pavilions in Teak
- A Country Gentleman's Mansion
- A Princess Remembers
- Arts and Crafts
- Introduction
- Bronzes
- Bagan Buddha Images
- Rakhine Buddha Images
- Mon Buddha Images
- Mandalay Buddha Images
- Shan Buddha Images
- Woodcarving
- Stucco
- Painting
- Ceramics
- Lacquerware
- Shan Lacquerware
- Relief-moulded Lacquerware
- Silver and Gold
- Manuscripts
- Scripture Chests and Cabinets
- Buddhist Altars and Thrones
- Textiles and Costumes
- Introduction
- The Art of Adornment: Court Dresses
- The Art of Adornment: Post-monarchy Apparel
- Textiles
- Tattoos
- Embroidered Quilts (Kalagas)
- The Pagoda Alley Market
- Introduction
- Shops for Religious Objects
- Religious Offerings' Stalls
- Spirit Shrines and Nat Images' Shops
- Monks' Outfitters
- Vendors of Alabaster Buddha Images
- Astrologers and Palmists
- Vendors of Bells and Gongs
- Ceremonial Costumiers
- Toy Shops
- Marionette Vendors
- Index