Published 2014
“…In these papers, we will be able to focus on the visual collection at the National Visual Art Gallery of historical events during the time of British
Colonial rule in Sarawak.In addition, this paper will also highlight the repertoire of visual record prints in various techniques
produced through experience and sketches by travelers, tourists, government officials and their families who had been in Sarawak.During the same period, the British has also started documenting historical events taking place in Sarawak in sketches and thereafter by printing and reproducing the artworks in prints by publishing in booklets as well as portfolios.Besides that, the visuals will be analysed by examining local and foreign records for comparison.These documentations will assist the completion of historical research not only through records but also through exploration of historical events, travels/journeys made by colonials in visual form.…”
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