Burmese Design & Architecture by Falconer, John -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Copyright Contents Introduction Religious Architecture

Introduction Bagan Mrauk-U (Rakhine) Ava Amarapura Mingun Sagaing Mandalay Shwedagon Pagoda

Secular Architecture

Introduction Village Houses of Bagan Mandalay Palace Vernacular Architecture of lnle Lake

Early Modern Architecture

Introduction Old Rangoon A Palladian Villa in Teak Scottish Cottages in the Shan Hills 1930s' Monasteries at Sagaing A Wonderland in Monywa

Contemporary Architecture

Introduction A Renovated Mansion Rattan on the Lawn A Hotel by the Lake An Echo from the Past A Bungalow by the River Medieval Spaces in Bagan A Collector's Haven Poolside Pavilions in Teak A Country Gentleman's Mansion A Princess Remembers

Arts and Crafts

Introduction Bronzes Bagan Buddha Images Rakhine Buddha Images Mon Buddha Images Mandalay Buddha Images Shan Buddha Images Woodcarving Stucco Painting Ceramics Lacquerware Shan Lacquerware Relief-moulded Lacquerware Silver and Gold Manuscripts Scripture Chests and Cabinets Buddhist Altars and Thrones

Textiles and Costumes

Introduction The Art of Adornment Court Dresses The Art of Adornment Post-Monarchy Apparel Textiles Tattoos Embroidered Quilts (Kalagas)

The Pagoda Alley Market

Introduction Shops for Religious Objects Religious Offerings' Stalls Spirit Shrines and Nat Images' Shops Monks' Outfitters Vendors of Alabaster Buddha Images Astrologers and Palmists Vendors of Bells and Gongs Ceremonial Costumiers (Shin-pyu, Na-tha and Pwe Dresses) Toy Shops Marionette Vendors

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