Author : Claude Jacques
Publisher : River Books Press Dist A C
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,56 MB
Release : 2009-01-16
Category : Angkor (Extinct city)
ISBN : 9789749863817
The Khmer civilisation centred on Angkor was one of the most remarkable to flourish in Southeast Asia.
Author : Michael D. Coe
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,91 MB
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500284421
A panoramic tour of Cambodian history traces its rediscovery in the mid-nineteenth century and what the latest findings have revealed about Khmer civilization, documenting such periods as the five-century part-Hindu, part-Buddhist empire, the gradual abandonment of Angkor, and the move of the capital downriver to the Phnom Penh area. Reprint.
Author : National Gallery of Art (U.S.)
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 23,36 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780500237380
The thousand-year artistic legacy of Cambodia includes some of the world's mostbeautiful works of art and architecture. This richly illustrated volume, published to coincide with an exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Art and the Réunion des Musées Nationnaux, examines the powerful and original Khmer culture that flourished on the mainland of Southeast Asia between 600 and 1600 A.D. Centered on the northern shores of Cambodia's Great Lake, the Tonle Sap, and extending westward into eastern Thailand, the civilization reached its apogee in the early twelfth century with the construction of the Temple of Angkor. Embracing both Buddhist and Hindu traditions, the sculpture ranges from monumental works in sandstone representing gods and goddesses, guardians, female dancers, and legendary creatures, to refined ritual and ceremonial bronzes. Essays by an international group of scholars together with narrative discussions of each of the works illustrated provide a fascinating introduction to a culture that is still relatively unknown.
Author : Alison Behnke
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 30,71 MB
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 082257585X
Traces the history and development of one of the largest ancient structures in the world, Angkor Wat.
Author : Michael Freeman
Publisher : River Books Press Dist A C
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 14,29 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Angkor (Extinct city)
ISBN :
Guide to art and architecture of Angkor, extinct city, Cambodia
Author : Weiquan Weng
Publisher :
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 45,14 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
A stunning collection of contemporary art photographs of the ancient temple complex at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, this book reveals the history and culture of the Khmer people who built Angkor. It is an indispensable addition to the libraries of archaeologists, photographers, and travelers to Southeast Asia.
Author : Charles Higham
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,25 MB
Release : 2004-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520242180
"The Civilization of Angkor is remarkable and unique in that it delves into the prehistoric roots of the civilization. Higham is THE international authority on southeast Asian archaeology, and presents an up-to-date and provocative synthesis of Angkor."--Brian Fagan, author of Floods, Famines, and Emperors: El Nino and the Fate of Civilizations, and co-editor of The Oxford Companion to Archaeology. "In blending archaeological and documentary data to chronicle the rise of this important Southeast Asian state, Higham's rich history of Angkor effectively refutes traditional models of state development in the Mekong region and offers insights regarding the nature of Angkor and the processes that led to its emergence."--Miriam Stark, Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Hawai'i and editor of The Archaeology of Social Boundaries
Author : John Burgess
Publisher :
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,37 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9786164510463
- Accessible scholarly treatment of one of the world's most iconic sites John Burgess masterfully brings to life the modern history of Cambodia's fabled Angkor temples, from their "discovery" by French explorers in the mid-19th century, through to the latter part of the 20th century, when celebrity visitors included a well publicised one by Jackie Onassis and making Angkor one of the top 3 monuments to visit in the world. An invaluable and riveting book about one of the greatest man-made wonders in the world.
Author : Marilia Albanese
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,40 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Angkor (Extinct city)
ISBN : 9788854407510
The first chapter of the book sets out the historical framework of the Khmer empire and explores the various aspects of its civilisation, from the Indian-influenced court to the people of the rice paddies. It describes the Khmer's religious concepts, most important myths, and the structure of society, dominated by the powerful figure of the sovereign who, being at the centre of the water-management system, guaranteed the survival of his people. The book continues with details concerning the everyday life of the people, their houses, customs, traditions, and most important ceremonies. An ample section of text is dedicated to archaeological excursions. ILLUSTRATIONS: 406 photographs
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 42,29 MB
Release : 2016
Category :
ISBN : 9789996372742
