In recent decades, contemporary art in Asia and the Pacific has acted as a dramatic reflection of the social and political events taking place in the region. The unique perspectives and expertise of the authors contributing to this collection bring unparalleled insights to bear on this relationship between creativity and social transformation. Extensively illustrated with work by some of the most dynamic artists practising today, Art and Social Change is a compelling map of the developments within contemporary art and society in Asia and the Pacific. As the most up-to-date and engaging survey available, Art and Social Change is an indispensable resource for those interested in the engagement of art with society. Book jacket.

A story set in the Philippines featuring a very lazy giant who searches for a chair big enough to fit him and how the people twart his efforts to rule over them.

This book is an essential read for students of art and art history. It "charts the itinerary of the history of Filipina artists in the visual arts, from the 19th century to the present" and contains a comprehensive demonstration and discussion of how women's art-works present the female body using different media.