Khmer Ceramics (Oxford in Asia Studies in Ceramics)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Rooney, Dawn

Crafts & Hobbies

Oxford University Press

Ceramics of Seduction, Glazed wares from Southeast Asia, provides an opportunity to see and learn about the broad range of wares, mainly glazed produced in kilns located in five countries of present day Southeast Asia; Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand and Laos.

Ceramics of Seduction: Glazed Wares from South East Asia

Capelo, Francisco

Antiques & Collectibles

River Books Press Dist A/C

Odyssey Cultural Guide to Angkor Wat (Odyssey Guides)

Travel

Asia

Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong

The great legacy of the ancient Khmer civilization, the temples of Angkor, cover an area of 77 square miles in central Cambodia. These monuments, built between the ninth and 15th centuries - the classic period of Khmer art - are unrivaled in architectural greatness. They are, undoubtedly, one of the wonders of the world, astounding in their splendor and evoking a real sense of awe. The book is divided into three sections. The first contains background information on Khmer history, religious beliefs and legends depicted on the bas-reliefs, as well as descriptions of the decorations and architectural features. The second part is a detailed, monument-by-monument guide to the sites, including detailed maps and plans, while the third has all the practical information needed by the visitor for staying and getting around in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. 
* Excellent guide to one of the Wonders of the World * Comprehensive historical and cultural background * Detailed architectural descriptions * Complete survey of all the temples * Background to Khmer religious traditions * Profusely illustrated with color photographs and temple diagrams * Extensive bibliography

Angkor: An Introduction to the Temples (Angkor (Odyssey), 3rd ed)

Peter Danford

Odyssey Pubns

The great legacy of the ancient Khmer civilization, the temples of Angkor cover an area of over 77 square miles in northwest Cambodia. These monuments, built between the ninth and 15th centuries, the classic period of Khmer art, are unrivaled in architectural greatness. They are, undoubtedly, one of the wonders of the world, astounding in their splendor and evoking a real sense of awe... This beautifully illustrated book contains background information on Khmer history, religious beliefs and legends depicted on the bas-reliefs, as well as descriptions of the architectural features. This detailed, monument-by-monument guide to the sites includes detailed maps and plans, plus information about four newly opened temple complexes accessible by helicopter!

Angkor: Cambodia's Wondrous Khmer Temples, Fifth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guide)

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Airphoto International Ltd.

This long-awaited sixth edition, with an additional 180 pages of text and more than 80 new color photographs, offers detailed monument-by-monument itineraries and maps to the temple sites. Includes practical information on hip Siem Reap, plus historic Phnom Penh. The great legacy of the ancient Khmer civilization, the temples of Angkor cover an area well over 200 square kilometers (77 square miles) in northwest Cambodia. These monuments, built between the ninth and 15th centuries―the classic period of Khmer art―are unrivaled in architectural greatness. They are, undoubtedly, one of the wonders of the world, astounding in their splendor and evoking a real sense of awe. This beautifully illustrated book contains background information on Khmer history, religious beliefs and legends depicted on the bas-reliefs, as well as descriptions of architectural features. This detailed, monument-by-monument guide to the sites includes detailed maps and plans, plus information about temple complexes accessible by helicopter or four-wheel-drive vehicle. Features: <ul>
<li>Written and updated by an art historian steeped in the region’s art and culture</li>
<li>Extensive accounts of all temples and pre-Angkor sites</li>
<li>Comprehensive background information on Khmer art, religion and cultural traditions</li>
<li>Unique flora and fauna around the Great Lake, Tonlé Sap</li>
<li>Profiles the Phnom Penh National Museum and other highlights of Cambodia’s capital</li>
<li>The hip town of Siem Reap― the base for exploring Angkor</li>
<li>Foreword by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia</li>
<li>Over 40,000 copies in print</li>
</ul> 176 color photographs and 44 maps and plans

Angkor: Cambodia's Wondrous Khmer Temples (Sixth Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

A journey to the early kingdom of Sukothai and explores the remains and cultural heritage of this sacred site.

Ancient Sukhothai: Thailand's Cultural Heritage

Reference

Focusing primarily on the Classical Period (800?1500 CE), ancient Southeast Asian culture is viewed through the lens of ceramic production and trade, influenced but not completely overshadowed by its powerful neighbour, China.

Southeast Asian Ceramics

Flecker, Michael

Miksic, John N.

Watkins, Pamela M.

Didier Millet,Csi

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