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Visions from the Golden Land: Burma and the Art of Lacquer
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Book Description
The visual impact of Burmese lacquerware is striking - the objects are dazzingly coloured, often in scarlet, gold and black, and are frequently inlaid with coloured stone or glass. A natural plastic, refined from the sap of a Southeast Asian tree, lacquer is worked into vessels of every sort and is also used in architecture, furniture, sculpture and religious ritual. It is one of the most importan... More
Book Information
PublisherArt Media Resources
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages240
ISBN-101878529684
ISBN-13978-1878529688
Publication Date03/2000
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About Ralph Isaacs (Author) : Ralph Isaacs is a published author. Published credits of Ralph Isaacs include Visions from the Golden Land: Burma and the Art of Lacquer.
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About T. Richard Blurton (Author) : T. Richard Blurton is a published author. Published credits of T. Richard Blurton include Visions from the Golden Land: Burma and the Art of Lacquer.
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