The diverse cultures of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam, the 10 countries of the ASEAN region individually present unique artistic forms and expressions that closely interface with their history, society, and religion.

This book shows art and culture across Southeast Asia drawing from similar and yet diverse local mythical and religious beliefs, cultural traditions and cycles of migrations, trade, and political change.