Angkor: Vision de palais divins (French Edition)

Reference

JACQUES, Claude

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Éditions Hermé

ANGKOR, RESIDENCE DES DIEUX

Arts & Photography

FREEMAN, MICHAEL

History & Criticism

OLIZANE

Angkor, the region north of the Great Lake in Cambodia, witnessed a period of splendid architectural achievement between the 9th - 15th centuries. Temples and pools were constructed to reflect the cosmological order of religious thought in the Khmer empire and were decorated with sculptures of dancers, guardsmen, gods, giants, rulers, courtiers and warriors. This lavishly illustrated volume explains the importance and history of Angkor Vat and Angkor Thom, founded around 1120, with large-scale photographs and drawings. German text.

Angkor (German Edition)

History

Held, Suzanne

Asia

Hirmer Verlag

Angkor, the region north of the Great Lake in Cambodia, witnessed a period of splendid architectural achievement between the 9th - 15th centuries. Temples and pools were constructed to reflect the cosmological order of religious thought in the Khmer empire and were decorated with sculptures of dancers, guardsmen, gods, giants, rulers, courtiers and warriors. This lavishly illustrated volume explains the importance and history of Angkor Vat and Angkor Thom, founded around 1120, with large-scale photographs and drawings. German text.

Angkor

Architecture

Konemann

The secrets of the great temple and city of Banteay Chmar have been buried in this vast forestclad sandstone ruin for 800 years. Now that it is finally being restored, it is revealed as the twin-hub of the Khmer Empire under its greatest king, Jayavarman VII (1181-1219), the 47 Buddha-faced towers linking it with Angkor s 59 tower Bayon.As well as taking the visitor on a detailed tour of the monument, the book includes a new translation of the temple's main inscription, aligned with a contemporary inscription in neighboring Champa. This recounts the lost story of how the Cambodians marshalled their army in this temple, sending it from here to conquer Champa. The campaign is also reflected in a 'newsreel' of politico-military reliefs carved into the outer gallery of the temple, lavishly illustrated here for the first time. In addition, the story surrounding the unique series of Avalokiteshvara reliefs, their partial theft and recovery are also discussed.Banteay Chhmar was also key to the gathering and distribution of precious medicinal herbs for the world's first chain of 102 hospitals under the care of the gentle medicine Buddha Bhaisajyaguru.

Banteay Chhmar: Garrison Temple of the Khmer Empire

Zephir, Thierry

Sharrock, Peter D.

Cunin, Olivier

Photography & Video

River Books Press Dist A/C

Features the most significant monuments of Angkor, showing the extraordinary achievements of the Khmer civilization.

Angkor Cities and Temples

French scholar, Claude Jacques, has studied Angkor for the past 30 years, while Michael Freeman has made many photographic trips there during a 20-yea r period. Ancient Angkor embodies the fruits of their collaboration and experience.

Ancient Angkor (River Book Guides)

River Books

The richness and diversity of the Khmer Empire are shown here through stunning photographs, site plans, aerial shots of ancient cities and more.

The Khmer Empire: Cities and Sanctuaries from the 5th to the 13th Century

Travel

Angkor: Cities and Temples

A history fo the temples and an invaluable companion guide.

Ancient Angkor (River Books Guides)

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