THE BIRTH OF MODERN ART IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: ARTISTS AND MOVEMENTS 1997

The 21st century is hailed as the "Age of Asia" and the rapid economic development of the Asian region is drawing world-wide attention. At the same time, contemporary Asian culture has also attracted interest, along with economics, tourist places, and traditional culture. The development of the

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information age and transport and distribution systems lie behind the development of a common, synchronic culture among young Asians - including films, music, cartoons, television games, and fashions - that transcends national borders. In the art world as well, contemporary Asian art has been actively introduced in recent years in Japan, of course, as well as in other parts of Asia and elsewhere in the world. Indeed, it has begun to take on the aspect of a boom.'

(Abstract from Foreword)

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