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The Florence
and Herbert Irving Galleries for the Arts of South and Southeast Asia are
arranged in geographical and chronological sequence, beginning with South
Asia—India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka—progressing
to later Indian, Nepali, and Tibetan art, and concluding with the art of
Southeast Asia. Each gallery evokes in size, colors, architectural detail,
and materials the context and culture of the art. The galleries devoted
to ancient South Asian art feature pillars inspired by Hindu-sanctuary interiors,
while the rooms that contain medieval sculpture resemble a courtyard with
a red sandstone Mughal-style facade.
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