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London.: Thames and Hudson.. 1998.. Profusely illustrated with striking colour and black and white photographic illustrations, many full page, 224pp, index, dustjacket, quarto. This book captures the amazing diversity of architecture, design, and arts and crafts in Myanmar. Ranging from the monumental pagodas of Pagan to contemporary Rangoon, both religious and secular buildings are presented in lavish colour photographic illustrations. There are photographic illustrations showing countless examples of exquisite art objects including Buddha images, lacquerware, painting, ceramics, woodcarving, bronzes, textiles and costimes, as well as magnificently decorated interiors. The region's leading authorities on art, architecture and archaeology highlight major influences whole style sections on Myanmar's rich tradition of arts and crafts provide a wealth of information. Chapters on Burmese history and culture emphasise the all-encompassing realtionship between everyday life and the Buddhist religion. .