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Model of a Summer Camp is an intriguing object with a range of stories to tell. Originating in the Sakha (Yakutia) region of far northeastern Russia, it depicts a yhyakh celebration – a festival of huge cultural importance to the region. This concise book takes a detailed look at the object, revealing the intricacies of the yhyakh and the model’s fascinating journey from Siberia to the British Museum. The recent resurgence of interest around the model is also explored, where creative responses and research have enriched our understanding of its stories.
This book gives readers the opportunity to learn about a unique object in the British Museum’s Collection and the rich heritage of Sakha (Yakutia).
This sumptuously illustrated book presents the most important works
from an extraordinary collection of Asian art. For two decades
Francisco Capelo has been collecting exquisite works in a range of
media - from Japanese scroll paintings to Chinese ceramics, and
from Indian religious sculpture to Indonesian woodcarvings. Housed
in an 18th-century palace in Lisbon, the Francisco Capelo Asia
Collection now comprises more than 1,200 artworks from all over
Asia and spanning many centuries. Here, the highlights of this
unique collection are beautifully photographed and enriched by
insightful accompanying texts. The book serves as a lavish and
informative introduction to the arts of Asia, from Korea and Tibet
in the north to Sri Lanka and Indonesia in the south. More than 200
masterpieces are featured alongside articles by eminent art
historians and scholars, enabling readers to share the excitement
of their discoveries and to learn more about the abundance and
breadth of Asia's artistic traditions.
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