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Buddhist Painting in Cambodia - Roveda, Vittorio, and Sothorn, Yem
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This book documents the remnants of the rich Buddhist cultural heritage of Cambodia after centuries of wars and destruction culminating with the genocide and cultural annihilation of the Khmer Rouge. The most important mural paintings of Cambodia are examined after discussion of Buddhist art in general, the function of murals, the architecture of the monuments hosting them, the painting techniques and narrative systems. Detailed study of paintings illustrating episodes of the Buddha's life and of the ten Jatakas follows, ...

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Buddhist Painting in Cambodia 2009, River Books

ISBN-13: 9789749863527

Hardcover