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- Permanent Link:
- http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA005723/00001
Notes
- Abstract:
- Inhabiting over four million square kilometres, the peoples of South East Asia are able to draw upon the resources of many ecological zones, and their arts illustrate a range of local preferences enriched by external elements. Geographically, and to some extent culturally, this region can be divided into mainland and island zones, the former predominantly Buddhist, the latter Muslim. But despite the absorption of Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and Christian norms by South East Asia rulers during the first millennium CE, pre-existing customs were generally retained, so that while the arts of South East Asia are internationally informed, their uniqueness has persisted to this day. -- The varied objects exhibited display the resulting cultural diversity. They come from Myanmar (Burma), Malaysia and Thailand, and from different parts of Indonesia; and they cover several media, and include Burmese tapestries, Malay and Indonesian textiles, a bejewelled chest with lacquer manuscripts, illustrated manuscripts of astrology and magic as well as an illuminated literary text, silverware, and Buddhist sculpture. ( en )
- General Note:
- The 'Objects of instruction : the treasures of SOAS' exhibition was funded through a generous gift from the Foyle Foundation and with the support of the Arts & Humanities Research Council.
- General Note:
- The 'Objects of instruction : the treasures of SOAS' exhibition ran from 11 October 2007 through 2 September 2013.
- General Note:
- This video has display resolution limited to 426 x 240. Display at full screen size may result in distortions.
- General Note:
- VIAF (name authority) : Brunei Gallery : 151452134
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- SOAS, University of London
- Holding Location:
- Brunei Gallery
- Rights Management:
- All applicable rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.
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