ISBN: 9789810700126
Asian Civilsations Museum
Paperback: 128 pages
Jul 2008
S$35.00 |
Vietnam
- From Myth to Modernity
Editored by Heidi Tan
This collection focuses on one of Asia’s fastest growing economies
– Vietnam - from its mythical origins to the rising economic
power it has become today. Readers will be able to explore Vietnam's
unique cultural identity, as seen in the diverse material cultures
that developed over the past 2,500 years. This rich legacy is the
result of different cultural influences, which were absorbed and adapted.
The advanced bronze technology of the Dong Son culture of northern
Vietnam some 2,500 years ago, shared similarities with Chinese traditions
and was also exported to other parts of Southeast Asia. The Viet culture
of the northern Red River region, was heavily influenced by China
during the first 1,000 years of the common era, when the region was
under Chinese rule. In central Vietnam, the Hindu Buddhist kingdom
of Champa left an important legacy of temples and sculpture, inspired
by Indian traditions. In the highlands and other remote areas, tribal
communities involved in cross-border trade also engaged in the process
of cross-cultural adaptation.
This book showcase’s important pieces from national museums
around Vietnam, including archaeological materials, sculpture, textiles
and ethnographic objects. |
