Download or read book Myanmar Architecture written by Thanegi Ma and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Burmese Design Architecture written by John Falconer and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 500 full-color photographs and expert insights provided by leading archaeological authorities, Burmese Design & Architecture is a must-have for serious connoisseurs of architecture, design or Burma itself. It is the first book to showcase the amazing diversity of architecture, design and art found in Burma (Myanmar). Ranging from the monumental pagodas of Pagan (Bagan) to the architectural heritage of Rangoon (Yangon), religious as well as contemporary secular buildings are presented in rich detail. A series of authoritative essays by archaeological experts highlight the major influences and styles found throughout the country, while chapters on Myanmar's rich art and craft traditions provide a wealth of information on Buddha images, lacquerware, painting, ceramics, woodcarving, bronzes, textiles, costumes and much more. Burmese design, heavily influenced by its proximity to China and India, is a many-layered thing, interwoven with spiritual, religious and political messages. Burmese Design & Architecture takes an in-depth look at the entire span of Burmese design, from arts and crafts to both religious and secular architecture.
Download or read book Myanmar Architecture written by Thanegi (Ma.) and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning a period of more than a thousand years, Myanmar Architecturecaptures in architecture the historical essence of a rich culture influenced by trade, Buddhism and colonialism. From ruined temples that are all that remain of the long-lost Pyu to the magnificent richness of the bejeweled, golden form of the Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar is home to some of the most magnificent structures ever built. Experience the splendid ruins dotting the plains of Mrauk U or step into Bagan, the Kingdom of the Four Thousand Temples. Visit Ratnapura, Amarapura and Yadanabon to marvel at the history behind the facades of these royal cities. Explore the traditions that dictate every fine detail in the design, construction and decoration of palaces, places of worship and even common homes. See how colonial influences have left their mark in the modern cities of Mandalay, Yang�n and Mawlamyine. Gain an insight into the rich traditions, culture and history of a country long-hidden from prying eyes through a rare chance to discover the secrets and architectural treasures of Myanmar. About the Author Ma Thanegi was born in Myanmar and educated at the Methodist English High School, the State School of Fine Arts and the Institute of Economics. She is a painter who has exhibited with group shows since 1967 and has had seven exhibitions of her own. She is a contributing editor at and editor of The Myanmar Times, an English language weekly,Enchanting Myanmar, a travel magazine. She lives in Yangon, Myanmar.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Myanmar Burma written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Myanmar (Burma) is the ultimate travel guide to this exciting, largely undiscovered country with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Burmese attractions. Discover Myanmar's highlights with stunning photography and information on everything from exploring the iconic temples of Bagan, boating across beautiful Inle Lake or trekking through remote Shan highland villages. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Myanmar, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, shops and restaurants for all budgets. Explore every corner of this exciting country with easy-to-use maps to help make sure you don't miss the unmissable. Now available in ePub format. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Myanmar (Burma).
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Myanmar Burma written by Martin Zatko and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Myanmar (Burma) is the most up-to-date travel guide to this rapidly changing country. Now available in ePub format. - Only guidebook to include hundreds of miles of pristine, untouristed beaches in the southeast, which opened up to travelers for the first time while our Rough Guides author was writing this guide. - Showcases regions other guides don't cover, including newly developing ecotourism at Indawgyi Lake and in the northern region. - More detailed coverage of key sights, such as Bagan, and the major cities of Yangon and Mandalay. - More full-color maps and photography than the competition. - Most current listings and prices for hotels, restaurants, shops, bars, and sights. Throughout, travelers will find intuitive cultural content, tips for what to see and what to skip, and practical information on etiquette, transportation, food, drink, costs and currency, and health, plus a handy guide to the Burmese language. Whether travelers look to explore the temple-strewn plains of Bagan, trek through remote villages in Hsipaw, or punt in and around the stilt villages of magnificent Inle Lake, this guidebook gives the honest advice they'll need to plan their trip, navigate the countryside, and make the most of their time in Myanmar (Burma).
Download or read book The Golden Lands written by Vikram Lall and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Myanmar Style written by John Falconer and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myanmar Style is the first book to encompass the amazing diversity of architecture, design, and arts and crafts in Myanmar. Ranging from the monumental pagodas of Bagan (Pagan) to contemporary Yangon (Rangoon), both religious and secular buildings are presented in extraordinary detail. Buddha images, lacquerware, paintings, ceramics, wood carvings, bronzes, textiles, costumes and other arts are illustrated, with countless examples of superb objets d'art. Written by the region's authorities on design, art and archaeology, Myanmar Style's text offers readers a fascinating glimpse into an alluring land.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Burma Myanmar written by Donald M. Seekins and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Burma (Myanmar) is a Southeast Asian country that is emerging from crisis after more than a half century of hard-line military rule and cultural, diplomatic and economic isolation. With the dissolution of its military regime, the State Peace and Development Council, in 2011, a formally civilian but military-dominated constitutional government was inaugurated. By 2012, Burma’s president, retired General Thein Sein, had established a working relationship with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the country’s pro-democracy movement since 1988, and after a 2012 by-election she and members of her opposition party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), entered the new Union Parliament as legislators. However, even with the election victory of Daw Suu Kyi and the NLD in the General Election of November 2015, Burma faces daunting challenges: it is still one of the poorest countries in Southeast, fissured by longstanding ethnic conflicts that have made a nationwide peace agreement elusive and its people’s security and the environment are threatened by foreign economic exploitation. Religious discord is also widely evident, as Buddhist militants instigate violence against the country’s religious minorities, especially Muslims. Today Burma’s prospects are the most hopeful they have been for over half a century, as the country takes steps along the road to a more open society and economy. This edition of the Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar) encompasses not only current developments, but also Burma’s over 1,500 years-old recorded history and the most important features of its cultures, ethnicity, religions, society and economy. This is done through achronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Myanmar Burma written by and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This in-depth coverage of Myanmar's local attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots-from Yangon to the temples of the Bagan Archaeological Area-and stunning color photography brings the land to life on the pages. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local landmarks. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating country. The Rough Guide to Myanmar also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Myanmar.
Download or read book Architectural Guide Yangon written by Ben Bansal and published by Dom Publishers. This book was released on 2015 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architectural Guide Yangon presents around one hundred memorable buildings from Myanmar's historical capital. Following decades of international isolation, the city's vast heritage remains largely, surprisingly and spectacularly intact. Rangoon - as it was known under the British - was a melting pot of British India. Vivid traces of this legacy are everywhere, especially in the city's Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim houses of worship that often stand side by side, down town, in Yangon's tightly-gridded streets. Since the country's independence from the British in 1948, successive authoritarian regimes have also stamped the cityscape with their legacies. Today Yangon is a bustling and busy city in flux, at the frontier of Myanmar's rapid opening to the wider world. Yangon's urban fabric deserves a systematic guide that nourishes every visitor and resident's shared fascination for the city and its history, offering countless anecdotes and notes on architectural detail.
Download or read book Myanmar Burma written by Helmut Köllner and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 1998 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hunter is proud to announce its new alliance with the producers of the Nelles Guides, a formidable series of great value guides covering destinations around the globe. Established in 1990, Nelles Guides sought to provide travelers with comprehensive destination coverage in a handy, take-along format. Today, the tradition continues.
Download or read book The complete travel guide for Myanmar written by and published by YouGuide Ltd. This book was released on with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At YouGuide™, we are dedicated to bringing you the finest travel guides on the market, meticulously crafted for every type of traveler. Our guides serve as your ultimate companions, helping you make the most of your journeys around the world. Our team of dedicated experts works tirelessly to create comprehensive, up-todate, and captivating travel guides. Each guide is a treasure trove of essential information, insider insights, and captivating visuals. We go beyond the tourist trail, uncovering hidden treasures and sharing local wisdom that transforms your travels into extraordinary adventures. Countries change, and so do our guides. We take pride in delivering the most current information, ensuring your journey is a success. Whether you're an intrepid solo traveler, an adventurous couple, or a family eager for new horizons, our guides are your trusted companions to every country. For more travel guides and information, please visit www.youguide.com
Download or read book The Piano Tuner written by Daniel Mason and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2003-12-16 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Notable Book A San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News, and Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year “A gripping and resonant novel. . . . It immerses the reader in a distant world with startling immediacy and ardor. . . . Riveting.” —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times In 1886 a shy, middle-aged piano tuner named Edgar Drake receives an unusual commission from the British War Office: to travel to the remote jungles of northeast Burma and there repair a rare piano belonging to an eccentric army surgeon who has proven mysteriously indispensable to the imperial design. From this irresistible beginning, The Piano Tuner launches readers into a world of seductive, vibrantly rendered characters, and enmeshes them in an unbreakable spell of storytelling.
Download or read book Buddhist Art of Myanmar written by Sylvia Fraser-Lu and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning showcase of exceptional and rare works of Buddhist art, presented to the international community for the first time The practice of Buddhism in Myanmar (Burma) has resulted in the production of dazzling objects since the 5th century. This landmark publication presents the first overview of these magnificent works of art from major museums in Myanmar and collections in the United States, including sculptures, paintings, textiles, and religious implements created for temples and monasteries, or for personal devotion. Many of these pieces have never before been seen outside of Myanmar. Accompanied by brilliant color photography, essays by Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Donald M. Stadtner, and scholars from around the world synthesize the history of Myanmar from the ancient through colonial periods and discuss the critical links between religion, geography, governance, historiography, and artistic production. The authors examine the multiplicity of styles and techniques throughout the country, the ways Buddhist narratives have been conveyed through works of art, and the context in which the diverse objects were used. Certain to be the essential resource on the subject, Buddhist Art of Myanmar illuminates two millennia of rarely seen masterpieces.
Download or read book An Introduction to the History of Southeast Asian Architecture written by George T Gray and published by Sunway University Press. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to the History of Southeast Asian Architecture chronicles the architectural heritage of 11 Southeast Asian countries, delving into the major influences and historical development of vernacular architecture and buildings in the region. Accompanied by hundreds of photos, the buildings featured in the book tell the fascinating stories of each country’s developments from prehistoric times until the present day.
Download or read book The Report Myanmar 2018 written by and published by Oxford Business Group. This book was released on with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although recent GDP growth has moderated from the double-digit highs of the early 2000s, it has remained above 5% for more than 25 years, supported by robust natural resource exports, steady foreign direct investment (FDI), rising incomes and private consumption, and rapid expansion of the industrial and services sectors. External headwinds and internal conflict have dampened the near-term outlook; however, the country’s long-term economic outlook remains positive, with rising investment in transport and power infrastructure expected to drive GDP and industrial growth, supported by a sharp increase in personal incomes and consumer spending.
Download or read book Tradition and Modernity in Myanmar written by Uta Gärtner and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 1994 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
