Shwedagon: Golden Pagoda of Myanmar

Author: Elizabeth H. Moore,U-Win Pe,Hansjorg Mayer
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Category: Photography, Travel
Book Format: Hardcover

For hundreds of years the golden stupa of the Shwedagon, the pagoda enshrining the sacred hairs of the Buddha, has dominated the landscape of Ragoon. Since the 19th century, it has been the spiritual symbol of the entire Burmese nation. This work provides a multi-faceted view of the magnificent Buddhist shrine. It contains a series of photographs which seek to capture the atmosphere and vibrancy of a visit to the Shwedagon. The text discusses the history and evolution of the stupa, illustrated with old pictures and plans.

About Elizabeth Moore
Dr Elizabeth Moore is Emeritus Professor at SoAS and has undertaken research in Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, and Thailand.

(BK-9780500974834)

SKU BK-9780500974834
Barcode # 9780500974834
Brand Thames & Hudson Ltd
Artist / Author Elizabeth H. Moore, U-Win Pe, Hansjorg Mayer
Shipping Weight 1.1000kg
Shipping Width 0.230m
Shipping Height 0.030m
Shipping Length 0.260m
Assembled Length 23.270m
Assembled Height 2.510m
Assembled Width 25.500m
Type Hardcover

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