The collection of Burmese art housed at the Denison Museum in
Granville, Ohio, USA, includes more than 1,500 objects dating from
the late first millennium AD through the twentieth century. While
particularly strong on textiles originating with minority groups in
Burma, it also showcases Buddha images, lacquer objects, works on
paper, manuscripts, wood carvings, and pieces made from bronze,
silver, and ivory. The core holdings were acquired by Baptist
missionaries, United States government employees, diplomats, and
others living in Burma, and this material has been augmented by
judicious purchases.""Eclectic Collecting"" is both a catalogue of
the collection and a scholarly examination of Burmese art. It
examines the production and use of textiles by the Karenic, Chin,
Kachin, Lahu, Tai, and Wa minority groups, as well as ethnic
Burmans, within the context of their histories and cultures.
Vibrant photographs illustrate the distinctive designs
characteristic of each population group and the production
techniques they use.The volume also features lacquerware and Buddha
images, including a fascinating discussion of the distinctive
techniques used by lacquer producers in Burma, and a lucid
exposition of how the Buddha images in the collection reflect
contemporary political, social, and religious trends and
requirements.
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