The Chinese from Indonesia: The History of a Minority Art Barbara Watson Andaya

Barbara Watson Andaya

It is therefore fitting that this book should go some way towards making Hendra Gunawan and his paintings available to both Indonesians and to the wider world

Dimensions: 23 x 30 cm

It is a disgrace if the inherited assets of a people are sold or even sold out

ISBN: ‎ 9789887608912

The Chinese from Indonesia: The History of a Minority Art Barbara Watson AndayaThis important publication places Chinese Indonesians at the center of both Dutch colonial and Indonesian national history, offering a comprehensive overview of their evolving role in society. The Chinese played a vital part in the colonial economy, and their significance continued well into the modern Indonesian state. In the early 20th century, increased influence from China shaped the socio political lives of the Chinese in the Dutch East Indies.