Angkor: A Tour of the Monuments (repr

Thierry Zephir

ISBN 10: 9814217662 / ISBN 13: 9789814217668

Published by Editions Didier Millet Pte Ltd, 2004

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Synopsis:

This is a volume on the art and architecture of the temple complexes of Angkor. Tracing the history of Angkor Wat from its beginnings in legend to its early incarnation as a centre of Hindu worship, before its transition in the 14th century to a major landmark of Buddhist architecture, author Thierry Zephir uncovers the layers of history buried beneath the ruins of Angkor, first guiding readers through Angkor Wat before bringing them to Angkor Thom, as well as the areas surrounding Angkor where lesser-known but equally intriguing structures still stand. The book consists of a rich visual array of photographs which illustrate both the vastness of the ancient complex as well as the intricacies of the stonework within. Picture spreads are testament to the extensive nature of Angkor s temples, while close-ups reveal the infinite detail that is inherent throughout. Individual chapters are devoted to Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, while two further chapters, Around Angkor Thom and Away from Angkor, focus on the ruins in the landscape around the region. Pictures in each section are prefaced by well-researched texts which furnish the reader with historical information, placing the buildings against a backdrop of larger developments and trends in ancient Cambodian history and culture. The author illuminates each photograph in unstinting detail, bringing acclaimed photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni s pictures to life with expert knowledge. Angkor: A Tour of the Monuments proves to be an invaluable reference source for serious readers of the subject as well as for those wishing to acquaint themselves for the first time with one of Cambodia s most important monuments."

About the Author: Thierry Zephir is head of research at the National Museum of Asian Arts, the Musee Guimet, in Paris, and also a professor at the Ecole du Louvre, where he teaches courses on India and the countries of the Indianised world. Since 1991 he has regularly taught students in the Faculty of Archaeology in Phnom Penh. He is the author of various books and scholarly articles, including Khmer: Lost Empire of Cambodia. In 1997 he curated the international exhibition: Sculpture of Angkor and Ancient Cambodia Millennium of Glory."

Bibliographic Details

Title: Angkor: A Tour of the Monuments (repr
Publisher: Editions Didier Millet Pte Ltd
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good