The Arts of Thailand examines the stunning visual history of Art in Thailand.Blending a multiplicity of cultural influences with their own artistic genius; the Thai people have created some of the worlds finest art. In this definitive introduction to Thai art; author Steve Van Beek takes a wide-ranging look at how these diverse forces were fused into a wealth of art forms which are uniquely Thai. As a means to a fuller understanding of Thai culture; he explores the symbolism of architecture; sculptures; and painting. The Arts of Thailand also covers contemporary art and the minor arts.The text by Steve Van Beek; a 30 year resident of Asia with a special interest in art; is based on exhaustive research in museums; libraries; architectural sites and Thai temples; as well as interviews with collectors and art historians.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If you love dumb stuff. look no furtherBy CraigIn the history of cars there are some real clunkers that actually made it into production. This book is full of them and the author has a field day making fun of them. Some of them are only sketches. as in the Ford Nucleon. but most are real prototypes that companies waisted money actually building. My only complaint is that the details about the cars is very limited. usually only a paragraph or two. Otherwise a very funny book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thoroughly enjoyableBy Dave from the StatesA quick read. filled with wry dry humor. and you definitely dont need to be a gearhead to enjoy it. Daft Cars also makes a nice companion book to Naff Motors. Crap Cars the like.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Unique Look At HistoryBy Dion J DostalerA must if you are getting more mature and are a gearhead. Lots of memories of those old cars that I grew up with.
