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Page 197
... surviving up to the very eve of the modern period when the other arts had deteriorated greatly . Ajantā Prehistoric and protohistoric periods . Painting in In- dia should have a history stretching as far back as any of the other arts ...
... surviving up to the very eve of the modern period when the other arts had deteriorated greatly . Ajantā Prehistoric and protohistoric periods . Painting in In- dia should have a history stretching as far back as any of the other arts ...
Page 204
... surviving decorative objects themselves , particularly before the 17th century , are far fewer than might be expected . Eco- nomic conditions , including competition with machine- made goods imported from English factories , and a ...
... surviving decorative objects themselves , particularly before the 17th century , are far fewer than might be expected . Eco- nomic conditions , including competition with machine- made goods imported from English factories , and a ...
Page 241
... surviving pieces , is broadcast today and performed live . Three shadow plays exist , principally in the state of Kelantan . The wayang gedek is the Thai form ; wayang Djawa , a Malay form , is almost extinct ; and the wayang Siam ...
... surviving pieces , is broadcast today and performed live . Three shadow plays exist , principally in the state of Kelantan . The wayang gedek is the Thai form ; wayang Djawa , a Malay form , is almost extinct ; and the wayang Siam ...
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