The Khmer empire, which once extended across the whole of present-day Cambodia as far west as Burma and north into Laos, flourished for at least 500 years. During that time, many thousands of temples and shrines were carved with intricate stone reliefs of immense size, complexity and artistry. The author of this volume presents a study of these "stories in stone", explaining each scene, identifying the main features of each narrative and locating all the major reliefs in Cambodia which may be easily visited. Sites such as ...
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The Khmer empire, which once extended across the whole of present-day Cambodia as far west as Burma and north into Laos, flourished for at least 500 years. During that time, many thousands of temples and shrines were carved with intricate stone reliefs of immense size, complexity and artistry. The author of this volume presents a study of these "stories in stone", explaining each scene, identifying the main features of each narrative and locating all the major reliefs in Cambodia which may be easily visited. Sites such as Angkor Wat and the Bayon glorify, not just the gods, the Buddha or Hindu epics, but also the wars and battles of kings, providing an insight into the lives of the Khmer people.
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Add this copy of Khmer Mythology to cart. $45.00, like new condition, Sold by Natural History Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Iowa City, IA, UNITED STATES, published by Bangkok: River Books, 1997. First edition.
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Bangkok: River Books, 1997. First edition
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pp. 181; 263 color photographs. Original color pictorial stiff wrappers, sm 4to. The author has devoted himself to studying the extraordinary stories in the bas-relief of Angkor. He gives clear explanations of the legends that lie behind each scene, identifying the main features of each narrative and locating all of the major reliefs in Cambodia which may be easily visited. It was not only the gods, the Buddha or the epics of the Hindus that were glorified at sites such as Angkor Wat and the Bayon, but also the wars and battles of kings, giving a unique insight into the lives of the Khmer people (from the rear cover). No ownership marks and no signs of use. A fine (as new) copy.
Add this copy of Khmer Mythology: Secrets of Angkor to cart. $100.00, like new condition, Sold by Sequitur Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boonsboro, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Thames & Hudson.
