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KHMER SCULPTURE AND THE ANGKOR CIVILIZATION.
by GITEAU, Madeleine
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
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London [1965], Thames. Grey gilt-stamped cloth, very good, 301p., 2 foldout plans and 8 foldout chronologies, 24 color tipped in plates,100 b.w. photos, 26 x 29 cm., bibliography, dustjacket in mylar protector. * FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH * . * A magnificent art history & reference source book, with appendix & glossary. . Superb photography and authoritative text. With valuable essays on religious & historical backgrounds, the social life of the Khmer and artistic influences in S.E. Asia. . Addressing stone: technique, pre-Angkor period, architecture, development of styles, Brahman art of Phnom da, the Buddhist art of Angkor Borei, Sambor Prei Kuk, Prei Kmeng. . The school of Prasat Andet, style of Kompong Preah & the end of the art of Ch'en-la. The development of Angkor, style of Kulen & Preah Ko. Art of Angkor, Phnom Bakheng, innovations in the style of Koh Ker, the Bayon & post-Bayon periods. The Bronze: statuary, pre-Angkor period, 10th, 11th centuries, Bayon and post Bayon, cult objects, architectural ornament, furniture, equestrian fittings. . Wood: technique, pre Angkor & Angkor, schools of Buddhist sculpture, Bayon, Buddha adorned Arhats, relief's, the monk, new developments &c. , *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** BIBLIOGRAPHY: Arntzen K240 * .
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- Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY
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- Title
- KHMER SCULPTURE AND THE ANGKOR CIVILIZATION.
- Author
- GITEAU, Madeleine
- Book Condition
- Used -
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Keywords
- Southeast Asia: Eclectic Items On Countries, Cultures & Subjects; Cambodia; Cambodian Art: References On All Aspects & Disciplines; Southeast Asian Art Reference: All Disciplines, In All Cultures;
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