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This Millennium Gift is the largest single gift to the arts in American history and the first to include institutions outside the United States."--BOOK JACKET.

This guide contains highlights of the collection of the Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore, from some 5,000 years of history in Asia. Categories include fine art, ethnography, archaeology, and living traditions such as the performing arts.

The weaving of textiles is an activity that is found in most societies but the domestication of the silkworm and the reeling of the worms filament were undoubtedly of Chinese origin and represents one of the oldest discoveries in the science of textiles. The evolution of the Chinese wardrobe especially the wearing of silk is associated with the definition of rank and social status in early Chinese society.Drawing on the private collection of Chinese textiles from Chris Hall, resident of Hong Kong this publication held in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name, showcases the aesthetic sensibilities and sartorial tastes of Chinese fashion across the centuries. This lavishly illustrated book includes contributions from experts in the history of silk in China, discussion of symbols and motifs in textiles, insights into Imperial Court textiles and Buddhist dress as well as a consideration on the preservation of textile collections.

Written by expats for...everyone! The Living in Singapore Sixteenth Edition Reference Guide will help newcomers settle in and long-timers get more out of their Singapore experience. The guide offers essential information for a seamless move to the Lion City and is the perfect tool for making sure everybody - newcomers and longtimers alike - get maximum enjoyment out of the Little Red Dot. While this is the perfect guide for international assignees, it truly has something for everyone. Living in Singapore Reference Guide has been published by the American Association of Singapore since 1977! Each chapter is written by an experienced writer who has lived many years in Singapore, giving readers the best possible insight into life here. Chapters include: - The Big Move - Settling In - Education - Food & Dining - Health & Wellness - Shopping - Transportation & Driving - Running the Household - Life with Kids - Life as an Adult - Activities, Sports & Nature - Arts & Culture - Business & Career - Regional Travel

"For thousands of years, the cultures of Asia have traded, interacted, and exchanged artistic ideas. This book presents highlights of cross-cultural Asian art acquired by Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum between 2009 and 2013. The objects show the migration of religions, the lure of exotic materials and rare techniques, and the creation of new art forms through the blending of traditions. The encounters between cultures and the global networks of trade that have shaped our world are much in evidence in the objects discussed in this volume." -- book cover.