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The Arts in Asia
From poetry to dance to painting, explore the richness of the cultures of Asia.
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An Anthology of Modern Urdu Poetry PK2184.A56 2003 | |
| One of the major languages of India, Pakistan (and Great Britain), Urdu and its rich literary heritage are well-represented in this collection. | |
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Noppe, Catherine Art of Vietnam qN7314.N67 2003x |
| A text tracing the tumultuous history of Vietnamese arts is supplemented by lavish illustrations. | |
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Mason, Lark E. Asian Art qN7260.M28 2002x |
| The vast variety of Asian (including Islamic) art is given a deluxe presentation in this introductory text. | |
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Divakaruni, Chitra Banerjee Black Candle: Poems About Women from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh PS3554.I86 B53 2000 |
| Author of the popular novel Sister of My Heart, Divakaruni uses poetry to explore truth and tradition in the public and private lives of East Asian women. | |
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The Cinema of Japan and Korea PN1993.5.J3 C65 2004x | |
| This unique introduction to two vibrant national cinemas profiles leading directors and analyzes significant films. | |
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Das Gupta, Chidananda The Cinema of Satyajit Ray PN1998.3.R34 D37 2001x | |
| Read this comprehensive study of a filmmaker whose career spanned four decades to understand why Satyajit Ray left such a lasting impression on Indian-and world cinema. | |
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Galbraith, Stuart The Emperor and the Wolf: The Lives and Careers of Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune PN1998.3.K87 G35 2002 |
| Director and actor, respectively, two founding fathers of Japanese cinema take their proper places in world cinema. | |
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In the Realm of Gods and Kings: Arts of India qN7301.I425 2004 |
| Court and temple art, much of it not previously published, is placed in historical, religious, and social context in this illustrated volume. | |
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Downer, Lesley Madame Sadayakko: The Geisha Who Bewitched the West PN2928.K375 D69 2003 |
| Did you know that the first modern Japanese actress, who performed with Isadora Duncan and inspired Puccini's Madame Butterfly, began her career as a geisha? | |
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Li, Cunxin Mao's Last Dancer GV1785.L475 A3 2004 |
| When a poor boy is sent from his rural home to Beijing to study ballet, his life changes in ways he could never imagine. | |
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Mirrorwork: 50 Years of Indian Writing, 1947-1997 PR9494.9.V56 1997 |
| Writers both known and unknown to Western readers represent the diverse literature of India. | |
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Rabindranath Tagore: An Anthology PK1725.R2187 1997 |
| This collection of drama, memoirs, travel writings, letters, short stories, poems, and more demonstrate why this Nobel prize-winner has remained one of India's and the world's most admired authors. | |
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Agha, Shahid Ali Rooms Are Never Finished: Poems PR9499.3.A39 R66 2002 |
| Inspired by the death of the author's mother, and his subsequent return to his troubled homeland of Kashmir, these poems explore grief, violence, and hope. | |
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Berry, Michael Speaking in Images: Interviews with Contemporary Chinese Filmmakers PN1993.5.C4 B49 2005 | |
| After reading these interviews with top directors from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and elsewhere, you will understand why contemporary Chinese films are on the cutting edge of world cinema. | |
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Ho, Chuimei Splendors of China's Forbidden City: The Glorious Reign of Emperor Qianlong qN7343.5.H6 2004x |
| The last great flowering of imperial Chinese culture comes to life in this sumptuous study. | |
Updated: 5/1/2007
