"Published to accompany the exhibition 'Burma to Myanmar' at the British Museum from 2 November 2023 to 11 February 2024"--Colophon. Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-265) and index.
Contents:
Introduction / Alexandra Kaloyanides -- Early Kingdoms / Thaw Zin Latt, Pyiet Phyo Kyaw & Alexandra Green -- States and networks: expansion and contraction, 1500-1900 / Alexandra Green -- The British colonial period, 1826-1948 / Alexandra Green -- Karen textiles: early synthetic dyeing practices / Diego Tamburini, Caroline Cartwright, Joanne Dyer & Alexandra Green -- Myanmar in the Second World War / Maitri Aung-Thwin & Arthur Swan Te Tun -- Thinking about minoritised communities / Mandy Sadan -- Material culture after independence / Alexandra Green & Anonymous -- Modern and contemporary art activism, 1948-present / Melissa Carlson.
Summary:
"From influential superpower to repressive regime, Myanmar--also known as Burma--has seen dramatic fluctuations in fortune over the past 1,500 years. Interconnected yet isolated, rich in natural resources such as jade, rubies and teak but with any of its peoples living below the poverty line, Myanmar is a country that defies categorisation. Its cultures have been shaped by their engagements with religious networks, expansionist empires and global trade routes from India and China to Africa, the Middle East and Europe. It was once home to different kingdoms, principalities and chiefdoms that interacted with one another and further afield. The colonial period under British rule saw dramatic changes and upon independence in 1948, the various parts of the country were brought together, many for the first time, into a single nation state. Since then Myanmar has been engulfed by long running civil wars. 00This beautiful book explores Myanmar's complexities, focusing on the extraordinary and innovative arts of its diverse peoples to create a long history of the region. Featuring objects such as sparkling gems, sumptuous court dress, intricately carved furniture, elaborate silver vessels, satirical cartoons and contemporary art, from the 400s CE to the present day, this book is a testament to the creativity and variety of Myanmar?s many peoples. Exhibition: British Museum, London, UK (02.11.2023 - 11.02.2024)"-- Publisher's description.
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