Supported by a thriving art market in the Persian Gulf, interest in Iranian modern art has intensified in recent years. Iran Modern offers a timely exploration of the cultural diversity and production of avant-garde art in Iran after World War II and up to the revolution—from 1950 through 1979. Generously illustrated, this volume provides a new understanding of global interconnectedness not yet addressed in art historical accounts. Ten essays by distinguished scholars of art and history elucidate the early development of Iranian artists, patrons, galleries, art schools, architects, and writers who influenced and participated in the dynamic decades of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The essays describe a time when Iran experienced an outpouring of original and creative modern art and when the country was very much a part of the international art world.

Iran Modern

Arts & Photography

Asia Society

History & Criticism

The Asia Society Museum

Excerpt from Foreword:"...Our purpose was to meet with leading men and women from many sectors of Philippine society; to seek their views on the future of the country in light of the crisis that had gripped the Philippines since the assassination of Benigno Aquino in August, 1983; and to get their appraisal of the state of Philippine relations with the United States, including what role they thought the U.S&gt; might play inthe resolution of their country's problems.

The Philippines, facing the future: An assessment of the prospects for the Philippines and for Philippine-American relations : a report of the ... Communication of Manila (Asian agenda report)

Rowman Littlefield

Handbook of the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection

Reference

Catalogs & Directories

Four thousand years of Asian art are represented in this introduction to examples of bronzes, ceramics, statuary, textiles and paintings. The Asia Society's Mr and Mrs John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection of Asian Art is known to connoisseurs as a select group of masterpieces.

Treasures of Asian Art: The Asia Society's Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection

Leidy, Denise Patry

Abbeville Press

The Asia Society, America's leading institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Asia, presents an innovative guide to experiencing the Asian cultures that enrich the San Francisco Bay Area. A leading team of experts in the areas of Asian art, film, food, religion, and nightlife has compiled the best of Asian culture in the Bay Area, from the hottest new trends to centuries-old traditions. This guide contains detailed listings of specialty shops, food stores, museums, restaurants, bars, and the lively festivals of Asia-relevant neighborhoods, including San Francisco's Chinatown, Daly City's "Little Manila," and Fremont's "Little Kabul." With additional features on topics such as San Francisco's new Asian Art Museum and the prominent Bay Area chefs impacting local Asian cuisine, Asia in the San Francisco Bay Area is a sophisticated and savvy sourcebook — perfect for visitors and residents alike.

Asia in the San Francisco Bay Area: A Cultural Travel Guide

History

Americas

Rick Steves

Power and Gold: Jewelry from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, from the Collection of the Barbier-Mueller Museum, Geneva

Rodgers, Susan

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service

Musee Barbier-Muller

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

Prestel Pub

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