An insightful exploration of Japanese art through a curated selection of works from the Powers Collection. The book covers a wide range of artistic traditions, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and calligraphy, spanning from classical to modern periods. Rosenfield analyzes stylistic features, cultural significance, and historical context of each work, highlighting the evolution of aesthe…
The Sacred Lands presents an illustrated and historical overview of the holiest sites of Islam located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly Mecca and Medina. The book highlights their religious significance, the development of the sacred precincts, and the spiritual traditions associated with pilgrimage. Through descriptive narrative and visual documentation, it offers readers a deeper …
5000 Years of Korean Art presents a comprehensive overview of the long and rich history of Korean artistic expression. Spanning from prehistoric times to the modern era, the book highlights major developments in pottery, sculpture, painting, metalwork, architecture, and decorative arts. Choi emphasizes the unique characteristics of Korean aesthetics simplicity, natural harmony, and spiritual de…
Northern Thai Ceramics offers an in-depth study of the ceramic traditions of Northern Thailand, tracing their historical development, stylistic evolution, and cultural significance. J. C. Shaw examines major kiln sites, production techniques, decorative motifs, and the regional influences that shaped ceramic craftsmanship over the centuries. Drawing on archaeological findings, museum collection…
Contents: 1. The lid of the incense burner 2. The bowl of the incense burner 3. The pedestal stand of the incense burner
Azerbaijan is a country of ancient and varied culture. From the times immemorial Azerbaijan was famed for its artistic diversity. But even amongst this colorful pallet of art forms and styles Azerbaijani carpeting stands out for its special contributions to universal art history. An Azerbaijani rug is a "visiting card" of the nation.
Buku ini berisikan mengenai sejarah perfilman, yang diawali terlebih dahulu dengan penjelasan bagaimana kondisi pada saat zaman perang 1942-1949, lalu dilanjutkan pada saat zaman jepang yang dimana orang-orang tidak boleh berbicara dengan Bahasa belanda. Awal mula sejarah perfilman dimulai pada saat zaman revolusi, dimana wakil kepala Nippon Eigasha, menyerahkan studio ex Multi Film kepada peme…
Buku ini berisi kumpulan tulisan tentang sebagian perkembangan mutakhir kebudayaan Indonesia. Seperti tercantum dalam tajuknya, secara keseluruhan buku ini meliputi beberapa tema yang menjadi perhatian para penulisnya.
Dalam masyarakat Jawa, keris adalah benda yang tak asing lagi sebab sudah membudaya sedemikian rupa, sehingga budaya keris dan perkerisan pun sangat jelasnya, gamblang-terang atau ceto welo-welo. Namun demikian marilah dicermati serangkaian peristiwa riil dalam fakta sosiologis-politis berikut. Apabila disimak khasanah persenjataan yang digunakan sehari-hari dalam tawuran antar kampung misalnya…
Magic or spycraft? In 1953, against the backdrop of the Cold War, the CIA initiated a top-secret program, code-named MKULTRA, to counter Soviet mind-control and interrogation techniques. Realizing that clandestine officers might need to covertly deploy newly developed pills, potions, and powders against the adversary, the CIA hired America's most famous magician, John Mulholland, to write two m…