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  • Art and Modernism in Socialist China

    Unexplored International Encounters 1949–1979

    Series series Routledge Research in Art History
    This edited volume will be the first book examining the art history of China’s socialist period from the perspective of modernism, modernity, and global interactions.The majority of chapters are based on newly available archival materials and fresh critical frameworks/concepts. By shifting the frame of interpretation from socialist realism to socialist modernity, this study reveals the plurality ... Read more

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  • Mosque

    Approaches to Art and Architecture

    Edited by Idries Trevathan ...
    Mosque examines the history, culture, evolution and functions of the Muslim house of worship through the prism of its artistic objects and architectural elements. Contributors present a range of elements, from dome to mihrab, to mosque furniture including lamps, prayer rugs and Qur’an stands. In addition, the book draws attention to the importance of mosque heritage through special projects and ... Read more

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  • Rhythms of the Silk Road Poetry and Entertainment in Ancient Central Asia

    Embark on a literary journey along the Silk Road, exploring the diverse tapestry of poetry and entertainment that flourished in the heart of ancient Central Asia. This book unveils the vibrant cultural exchanges, rhythmic verses, and captivating performances that shaped the artistic landscape of a region where East met West. ... Read more

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  • Verses of the Vedas Poetry and Devotion in Ancient India

    "Verses of the Vedas" explores the profound intersection of poetry and devotion in ancient India, delving into the spiritual richness of the Vedic literature. From the hymns of the Rigveda to the philosophical verses of the Upanishads, the book unveils the poetic expressions that shaped the religious landscape of ancient India. ... Read more

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  • Drama Box and the Social Theatre of Singapore

    Cultural Intervention and Artistic Autonomy, 1990–2006

    by How Wee Ng ...
    Translated by Wong Chee Meng, Shelly Bryant ...
    This pioneering study provides an essential guide to the formative years of Drama Box, a leading Chinese-language theatre company in Singapore. How Wee Ng presents a compelling narrative of how Drama Box has emerged as a prominent force in the field of theatre for social intervention, effectively amplifying the voices of marginalised communities and establishing itself as a foremost advocate of ... Read more

    $29.99 USD

  • Das gymnasiale Lesebuch und seine Abbildungen der bildenden Kunst in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 1949 bis 1989

    Series Book 78 - Beitraege zur Geschichte des Deutschunterrichts
    Zwischen 1949 und 1989 nahmen Kunstabbildungen in Lesebüchern einen gewichtigen Raum ein. Die Studie untersucht erstmals umfassend, welche Intentionen die Verantwortlichen mit den Abbildungen verfolgten, ob diese ausschließlich zur optischen Aufwertung der Bände dienten oder auch didaktische Zwecke hatten. Es wird u.a. der Frage nachgegangen, ob sich die Abbildungen im Laufe von vierzig Jahren ... Read more

    $101.99 USD

  • Искусство Кореи

    Series series МиниАрт. Мастера и шедевры
    Корея — удивительная страна, в искусстве и культуре которой отражена ее богатая, необычная история. Корейское искусство отличается своей самобытностью, оригинальностью, яркостью и разнообразием сюжетов. Живопись корейцев символична, ведь в глубине каждой картины можно найти определенный смысл, передающий национальный колорит. Этот мини-альбом — своеобразный гид по искусству эпохи Чонсон — научит ... Read more

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  • Korea Letters in the William Elliot Griffis Collection

    An Annotated Selection

    William Elliot Griffis (1843 – 1928) graduated from Rutgers College in 1869 and taught four years in Fukui and Tokyo. After his return to the United States, he devoted himself to his research and writing on East Asia throughout his life. He authored 20 books about Japan and five books about Korea including, Corea: The Hermit Nation (1882), Corea, Without and Within: Chapters on Corean History, ... Read more

    $30.99 USD

  • Art, Identity and Cosmopolitanism

    William Rothenstein and the British Art World, c.1880–1935

    Series Book 4 - Internationalism and the Arts
    «Samuel Shaw’s engaging new book on William Rothenstein takes a figure who has frequently made a fleeting appearance in texts on twentieth-century British art and puts him centre stage. Informed by rigorous research in archives and private collections in Europe and the United States, Shaw’s discussion of Rothenstein’s work as an artist, campaigner, educator and organiser will be of interest to ... Read more

    $88.99 USD

  • The Spanish and Latin American Legacy in North American Poetry and Art

    Series Book 25 - Estudios hispánicos en el contexto global. Hispanic Studies in the Global Context. Hispanistik im globalen Kontext
    This book challenges narratives of one-directional cultural flows from Europe to the Americas. The essays’ varied topics and methods map a richly innovative Spanish-American imaginary emerging through multidirectional transatlantic and Pan-American axes of influence in Modernist to contemporary poetry and art. Migration, friendship, and little magazines open new horizons to renegotiate colonial ... Read more

    $55.99 USD

  • Harmony in Motion Exploring Traditional Korean Music and Dance

    Through these chapters, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the rich tapestry of traditional Korean music and dance. From its ancient roots to modern expressions, this book offers insights into the cultural, spiritual, and artistic dimensions of Korea's musical and dance heritage. ... Read more

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  • The Routledge Companion to Global Renaissance Art

    Series series Routledge Art History and Visual Studies Companions
    This companion examines the global Renaissance through object-based case studies of artistic production from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe in the early modern period.The international group of contributors take an art historical approach characterized by close analysis of form and meaning as well as function, and a focus on questions of crosscultural dialogue and adaptation. Seeking to de ... Read more

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  • Japanese Ikat Weaving

    The Techniques of Kasuri

    Series series Routledge Revivals
    First Published in 1982, Japanese Ikat Weaving offers a professional approach to the subject, presented with great clarity and precision. Japanese Ikat weaving, also known as Kasuri, is the technique by which lengths of yarn are tied and dyed before weaving. Patterns created with this technique are unique and its popularity is increasing among weavers, craftsmen and textile designers in all parts ... Read more

    $94.99 USD

  • The Book of Tea

    "The Book of Tea" was written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early 20th century. It was first published in 1906, and has since been republished many times.It is a short volume that explains the unique tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony, from utensils used at the ceremony to historical context.In the late-19th and early-20th centuries, Japan underwent a period of modernization. Some conservatives ... Read more

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  • Art of Siberia

    The art of Siberia is a fascinating subject, and the artifacts discovered in the hidden archives of the Russian Museum of Ethnography in St. Petersburg are nothing less than extraordinary. Artwork, day-to-day subjects and photos dating from the turn of the century all represent the testimonies of the Siberian people who refused to yield to the hegemony of a modern world. ... Read more

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  • Music and Eros

    Music is not only a pleasure for the ear, it is the echo of the heartbeat, breath and desire. Professor Döpp revisits music as the catalyst for dance, love and sex. From the music sheet to dance and through instruments, music is the expression of our profound desires and most violent passions. The text revisits the history of music and art from the dances of the first men to pop and electronic ... Read more

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  • The Art of Champa

    In the 5th century, the Champa kingdom held sway over a large area of today’s Vietnam. Several magnificent structures still testify to their former presence in the Nha Trang region. Cham sculpture was worked in a variety of materials, principally sandstone, but also gold, silver and bronze. It was primarily used to illustrate themes from Indian mythology. The kingdom was gradually eroded during ... Read more

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  • Ukiyo-e - grabado japonés

    Ukiyo-e, imágenes del universo en mutación, es el nombre de un género artístico nacido en Japón durante el próspero período Edo (1615-1868). Estas impresiones típicas son resultado del trabajo colectivo entre un artista, un grabador y un impresor. Su auge y desarrollo se debió, en gran parte, a que los avances de la técnica permitieron una producción en serie accesible para muchos habitantes. ... Read more

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  • Art of Vietnam

    Since the foundation of the Au Lac kingdom three centuries ago – famous for their bronze drums and their magnificent artilleries – until the works of the painters from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts of Indochina, created in Hanoi in 1925, the arts of Vietnam have been marked by its profoundly original cultures and the fusion between Asia and the Occident. The modern Vietnamese civilization has therefore ... Read more

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  • Impressions of Ukiyo-E

    Ukiyo-e (‘pictures of the floating world’) is a branch of Japanese art which originated during the period of prosperity in Edo (1615-1868). Characteristic of this period, the prints are the collective work of an artist, an engraver, and a printer. Created on account of their low cost thanks to the progression of the technique, they represent daily life, women, actors of kabuki theatre, or even ... Read more

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  • Taiwan Art & Civilization

    Taiwan's specific situation in Asia is the source of its thorn past. Situated in the South East of China, Taiwan was at the crossroads of many maritime routes and squeezed between its neighbors, China and Japan. After centuries of foreign occupation, Taiwan has a unique history. Taiwan, Art and Civilization sheds light on Taiwan's beautiful scenery as well as its colorful history in the form of a ... Read more

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  • Chinese Art

    Dealing not only with architecture, sculpture, and painting, but also with bronze and ceramics, this text offers a complete panorama of Chinese arts and civilisation. In his text, the author Bushell stresses the importance of knowing the society to understand the arts. ... Read more

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  • A New Politics of Heritage Reconstruction in Afghanistan

    In the Shadow of the Buddhas

    Series series Routledge Studies in Culture and Development
    A New Politics of Heritage Reconstruction in Afghanistan investigates the politics of cultural heritage preservation in Afghanistan between 2008 and 2015.Based on several periods of ethnographic fieldwork and the author’s direct employment on several internationally-sponsored heritage projects, this book studies the new and complex intersections between cultural heritage and politics in ... Read more

    $52.99 USD