The Arts in Eastern Central Asia

The Xinjiang region of western China, the Mongols, and the Uighurs all enjoy unique yet related artistic and architectural traditions.  From the mid-19th century until the present day, religious and political changes have combined with the multiple nationalities and ethnicities in these regions to form individual artistic cultures, from the practice of fine arts, to Buddhist art and architecture, and the products of the contemporary art scene.

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  • Author(s):
    Li Sheng, Xu Jianying, R. G. Rozi and C. Atwood
    Themes:
    Era:
    19th to 21st century AD
    Language of article:
    English
    Source:

    History of Civilizations of Central Asia, Volume VI

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

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