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| The Arts of Thailand.
IRWIN, JOHN. Stock ID: 69084 Map, 2 full page colour plates, 24 black and white plates, short bibliography, unpaginated, paperback, elegant bookplate tipped in front free endpaper, minor browning at extremities. Small quarto. Catalogue to accompany an exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in the Spring of 1964. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 69084) ... more |
AU$25.00 |
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| Thai Ceramics through the Ages.
PEACOCK, B.A.V. Stock ID: 74786 Maps, colour and black and white illustrations, 79pp, bibliography, paperback, minor wear to extremities. Text in Chinese and English. Produced for the 3rd Festival of Asian Arts. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 74786) ... more |
AU$25.00 |
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| Art In Thailand.
DISKUL, PROFESSOR M.C. SUBHARDRADIS. Stock ID: 87579 Black and white plates, 32pp, paperback, wrappers creased and bumped at upper corner, some wear to extremities, some light damp staining margins of last leaves not affecting text. "Art in Thailand in historical times is for the most part religious art. It can be largely divided into two periods: before the Thai political domination of the country and after that epoch. The first period is subdivided into five groups: early objects discovered in Thailand, Dvaravati, ancient Hindu images, Srivijaya and Lopburi. The second period is also classified into five artistic styles: those of Chiengsaen, Sukhothai, U-tong, Ayudhya and Bangkok." Taken from the introduction. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 87579) ... more |
AU$30.00 |
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| Thai Mother-of-Pearl Inlay.
BYACHRANANDA, JULATHUSANA. Stock ID: 97609 Decorative endpapers, colour photographic illustrations throughout, 183pp, index, dustjacket, small oblong quarto. Over the past 500 years Thai mother-of-pearl inlay work has developed a distinctive and beautiful style. Used for a wide variety of decorative purposes, items include doors and windows for temples, palace thrones and precious objects such as monks' alm bowls or boxes. This book gathers together some of the best examples of mother-of-pearl inlay from the Ayutthaya period onwards, as well as explaining the various stages in the inlay process and illustrating its fascinating history with superlative photography. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 97609) ... more |
AU$65.00 |
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Ancient Sukhothai. Thailand's Cultural Heritage.
ROONEY, DAWN F. Stock ID: 119531 Maps, colour photographic illustrations, 247pp, appendices, bibliography, index, paperback. This book takes the reader on a journey to 80 temples at Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and Kamphaeng Phet as well as highlighting masterpieces from three museum collections. In addition, there is an extensive reading list, helpful travel information, a comprehensive glossary and index. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 119531) ... more |
AU$49.95 |
| The Kamthieng House. An Introduction.
BOELES, J.J. AND LARRY STERNSTEIN (EDITORS). Stock ID: 128017 Folding map, plans (some folding), black and white photographic plates, approximately 90pp, dustjacket marked with patch of discolouration, paper wrappers little sunned, name reverse of upper cover, internally clean, still a very sound copy. "The emphasis here is on introducing the Kamthieng House through pictures - though scaled plans of the House and of a number of the items exhibited as well as several short papers give more detailed information. No attempt is made to offer critical explanations of either the use of or religious and secular traditions attached to the objects here portrayed." From Introduction. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 128017) ... more |
AU$40.00 |
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| Art in Thailand. A Brief History.
SUBHADRADIS DISKUL, M.C. Stock ID: 39863 black and white photographic illustrations, 32pp, upper cover creased, extremities lightly worn, paperback. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 39863) ... more |
AU$20.00 |
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| Towards a History of Sukhodaya Art.
GRISWOLD, A.B. Stock ID: 32863 Maps, including two folding, black and white illustrations, ii + 68pp + plates, appendix, references, folding brochure in Thai with plan and illustrations inserted, very good copy in original wrappers. One of a series of monographs published to commemorate the formal opening of the new National Museum in Bangkok. The text is complimented by many black and white plates showing examples of Sukhodaya art. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 32863) ... more |
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Thai Decorative Designs
NOBLE, MARTY Stock ID: 131498 32 pages, 30 designs, paperback. The intricate details and inventiveness of Thai design are centuries old, born from religious inspiration and cultural reflection. Thirty original illustrations re-create ornately patterned textiles, lacquerware, wood carvings, frescoes, paintings, architecture, masks, puppets, and more. A simply beautiful, one-of-a-kind colouring collection! (When referring to this item please quote stockid 131498) ... more |
AU$9.95 |
| An Ancient Bird-Shaped Weight System from Lan Na and Burma.
GEAR, DONALD AND JOAN. Stock ID: 64646 Map, black and white photographic illustrations, xi + 86pp, notes, bibliography, glossary, index, paperback, small octavo. "This monograph explores in detail the little-known system of ancient bird-shaped weights from Northern Thailand and Burma. The weights are carefully described and analyzed as to their origin and use, their mass scale and its relation to other mass scales, their composition and production techniques, and their shapes and symbolism." (Publisher's description). (When referring to this item please quote stockid 64646) ... more |
AU$25.00 |
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| Thai Mural Painting. VOL. 1: Iconography-Analysis-Guide.
JAISER, GERHARD. Stock ID: 132051 Maps, black and white and colour photographic illustrations, xxvii + 158 pages, references, glossary, notes, appendix, paperback. Thai Mural Painting: Iconography?Analysis?Guide is the first comprehensive survey of all aspects of Thai mural painting. It includes short versions of the most important Buddhist stories extensively illustrated by depictions from temple murals. The historical overview includes all regions and periods, based on materials from nearly 200 temples. Also included are interpretations of the concepts of nine selected temples and a full list of the temples visited. The book is a well-informed introduction, useful for preparing to visit a temple or for consultation on-site. A second volume deals with the most important subjects of temple painting ? everyday life, nature, the depiction of foreigners, and so forth ? topics not yet adequately explored. Further volumes will treat painting techniques, the influence from other cultures on Thai mural paintings, and related subjects. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 132051) ... more |
AU$55.95 |
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Thai Folk Wisdom. Contemporary Takes on Traditional Proverbs.
PORNPIRIYAKULCHAI, TULAYA, VEJJAJIVA, JANE. Stock ID: 131499 Colour illustrations, 126 pages, paperback. This dual language book brings to life fifty proverbs and sayings from Thailand with great creative flair. Each proverb is interpreted with an abundance of vibrant pizzazz reflecting modern Thai culture. Under the direction of designer Tulaya Pornpiriyakulchai, sensational visuals have been provided by some of Thailand's leading contemporary artists from Manit Sriwanichpoom and Pinaree Sanpitak to Jakkai Siributr. S.E.A. Write award winner, Jane Vejjajiva's explanation of the proverbs is accompanied by the delightful tale of schoolgirl Lum Nam and her aunt and uncle. Her trials and tribulations in modern Bangkok links ancient Thai Folk Wisdom with the vibrant modern city. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 131499) ... more |
AU$59.95 |
| The House on the Klong. The Bangkok Home and Asian Art Collection of James Thompson.
BRAKE, BRIAN. (PHOTOGRAPHER). Stock ID: 70690 Black and white and colour illustrations, 87pp, signature of prior owner front free endpaper, silk covered boards, colour plate laid down upper cover, hardback. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 70690) ... more |
AU$38.00 |