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.
This book brings together the best architectural examples from the Southeast Asian region to illustrate their history and the changing times. Each chapter sheds light on one Southeast Asian country and the type of architecture found there and ends with a visual timeline that plots key buildings, milestones and historical events that shaped the nation.
The book presents fascinating facts in a clear and highly accessible way and makes for a convenient study companion or general interest reading material.
About This Book
Introduction
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- The Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Vietnam
Afterword
Historical Timelines
Glossary
Further Reading
Acknowledgements
Picture Credits
Index
George T Gray has a wealth of professional experience in art and design consultancy and teaching at higher education institutions. He currently teaches History of Southeast Asian Architecture at School of Arts, Sunway University.
Basic Information
- 978-629-7646-02-2 (Paperback)
