The Art of the Northern Regions of Central Asia

From the late nineteenth to the end of the twentieth century, art forms in Northern Central Asia underwent a series of changes, as emerging technologies and new influences from all over the world had an effect on old practices. Arts and handicrafts, such as pottery, embossing, carpet making, leather goods, bone carving, and fine arts all continued to flourish, but in new ways that reflected the changing cultural environment.

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  • Author(s):
    A. Khakimov
    Era:
    19th to 20th century AD
    Language of article:
    English
    Source:

    History of Civilizations of Central Asia, Volume VI

    Format:
    PDF
    Countries:
    Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

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