This book tells about a visual and analytical survey of the ornamental motifs, patterns, and aesthetic principles that define the artistic traditions of East Asia—primarily China, Japan, and Korea.
Craftmanship Within the History of Architecture in Indonesia. In the sixth edition of "ARCHINESIA Bookgazine" we explore what the Indonesian team of curators does in the 14th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, Italy that is still going until November 16, 2014. In response to the biennale’s title, “Fundamentals”, with the theme pitched by Rem Koolhaas to all participants abou…
The first volume in the series, "The Golden Lands," is devoted to Southeast Asia, home to many of the most spectacular Buddhist monuments.
The level of outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) flows from ASEAN countries has increased rapidly in past two decades. This book examines OFDI trends and patterns in the ASEAN region including the impact of the ASEAN Economic Community. It also provides analyses of country policies affecting OFDI and the drivers of OFDI in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. Myanmar is studied as a…
Textiles provide a visual history of a country's culture and crafting traditions in a way few other things can accomplish. In Textiles of Southeast Asia, Dr. Robyn Maxwell provides the definitive work on Southeast Asian textiles. Traditional textiles are one of the most widely collected and important categories of Southeast Asian art. Using an extensive range of locally produced raw materials a…
The Living House is a pioneering work by respected anthropologist Roxana Waterson that has become a classic in its field. It is first book of its kind to present a detailed picture of houses within the complex social and symbolic fabric of indigenous South-East Asian peoples. The main focus of the book is on Indonesia, but in tracing historical links between architectural forms across the regio…
ASEAN itu nggak cuma berfoto bersama Merlion di Singapura atau berbelanja di Genting Highlands, Malaysia. Ada ratusan bahkan ribuan alasan untuk berkunjung ke sepuluh negara ASEAN, mulai dari alasan klasik sampai alasan yang anti-mainstream. Karena itulah kamu wajib membeli buku ini, untuk mengetahui betapa menegangkannya mendaki gunung karst yang terjal di Wayag, Raja Ampat, tanpa peralatan ke…
' This third volume in the Film Festival Yearbook series explores a rapidly expanding but little-studied area in film festival - film festivals in East Asia.