Burmese (culture or style)

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Scope note
Refers generally to the ethnic cultures of the region corresponding to modern Myanmar located in the western region of mainland Southeast Asia. Refers specifically to the style and period of the British colonial occupation from 1885 to 1948. Art in the region reveals bas-relief and monumental stone sculptures of Buddhist iconography and some British colonial influences.
Burmese
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024