Thai Art and Culture

Download or read book Thai Art and Culture written by Henry Ginsburg and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lavishly illustrated new study, Henry Ginsburg describes a wide range of Thai manuscripts and other documents in European and North American collections, discussing each in its religious and historical context. It contains an impressive compilation of maps, letters, photographs, and manuscripts that will make it a valuable reference tool for the Southeast Asia scholar, while its colorful illustrations will appeal to a wider audience interested in Thai culture.