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Visions from the Golden Land: Burma and the Art of Lacquer
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4.3 out of 5
Based on 6 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
Lacquer is one of the most important artistic traditions of Burma - and also a living craft. Frequently used to decorate vessels of great style and variety, it is also important in the embellishment of architecture, furniture and musical instruments, in the making of sculpture and even in the Burmese theater. A natural plastic, refined from the sap of a tree, lacquer can be used to elaborate almos... More
Book Information
PublisherArt Media Resources
BindingPaperback (4 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages240
ISBN-101878529692
ISBN-13978-1878529695
Publication Date03/01/2000
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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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