A comprehensive introduction to the region's arts and culture from prehistory to the modern period.

Includes the greatest artistic achievements—the pagodas of Burma, the Temples of Angkor, the Great Buddhist monuments of Borobudur—as well as coverage of textiles, sculpture, vernacular architecture and village crafts.

Examines the roots and development of the arts of this distinctive region, featuring work from Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Traces the reflection of indigenous beliefs and world religions in artistic expression, arriving at an exploration of the post-colonial period.

An essential reference for travelers, students, and expatriates.