Asia, World, History 

Published in conjunction with the exhibition "A Passion for Asia : the Rockefeller family collects" in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Asia Society. Contents: Chairman's message / Richard C. Holbrooke Foreword / Vishakha N. Desai Preface / Melissa Chiu History, recollections, and reflections The Rockefeller family and Asia An enduring gift / David Rockefeller Understanding Asia through rationalism and realism / Senator John D. Rockefeller IV Manjusri and Abby's gardens / Steven C. Rockefeller Embracing Asia / Wendy O'Neill Wang Breaking the barriers / Charles P. Rockefeller A family's love of Asian art / Cynthia Bronson Altman Inspiration for generations : ten works acquired by members of the Rockefeller family / Adriana Proser Asia society : vision, interaction, and engagement The early years, sketch of the beginnings of the Asia Society / Phillips Talbot Asia society reflections / Robert B. Oxnam The beginnings of a global role / Nicholas Platt Preparing for the 21st century / Vishakha N. Desai The Rockefeller family collections A selection of religious art A selection of decorative arts, paintings, prints, and robes - from Amzon 

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