Ceramics, Technology, Trade, and Culture in Southeast Asia - Part 1 of 4
Channel: Archaeology Unit
Date: 26/06/2013

Date: 30th May, 2013
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Venue: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies Seminar Room 3

About the Lecture
Dr. John Miksic gives a general overview of how the study of ceramics in Southeast Asia can give insight into production techniques, technological advancements, trade, and culture.  

This lecture was given during the 2013 session of the NSC Archaeological Field School which took place in Singapore and Cambodia between 30th May - 17th June, 2013.  The NSC Archaeological field school program is meant to contribute to an increased understanding of the ancient and intimate links that have connected Asian countries, to emphasize the history of intra-Asian interactions over the past 2,000 years, and create a community of East Asian Summit scholars.  The funding for this field school is provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore).

About the Speaker
Dr John N. Miksic is an Associate Professor at the Southeast Asian Studies Department, National University of Singapore, and Head of the Archaeological Unit in the Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies.