The Dvaravati Wheels of the Law and the Indianization of South East Asia (Studies in Asian Art and Archaeology [Hardcover]

Robert L. Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1996

This text deals with the general theme of the relationship between Indian and South East Asian art and culture from the 7th to the 10th century AD. It analyzes how Indian art, religion and culture influenced South East Asian art, religion and culture and the way South East Asians adopted and changed the Indian influence, through a discussion of a group of stone Wheels of the Law found in Thailand. This book is intended for scholars who work on ancient South East Asia, its art, culture, history and religion.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'"This book is a model of how art history should be written, and of a forthright and honest approach to intellectual inquiry.'
John N. Miksic, "Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 1997.
'"Brown's work should be required reading (in its entirety) for graduate students in the art history of Southeast Asia and (select parts) for those studying early Southeast Asia.'
Michael Aung-Thwin, "The Journal of Asian Studies, 1997.
'"The volume fills a vital role as a teaching text for early South East Asian art and archaeology...[the book] brings together art historical, historical, epigraphic, and theoretical issues in a volume which will be a standard reference for many years to come.'
Elizabeth H. Moore, "Royal Asiatic Society, 1997.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 237 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (February 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004104356
• ISBN-13: 978-9004104358
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,026,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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