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Synopsis : Between the ninth and thirteenth centuries, Indochina was ruled by one of the most powerful and productive dynasties in its history: the Khmer. Although influenced by India, the Khmer succeeded in developing a distinctive culture that found its most vivid expression in temples. These unique buildings were made from long-lasting materials such as brick and stone to reflect their function as the homes of the immortal dieties. The first chapter of the book sets out the historical framework of the empire, and then the text explores the various aspects of the Khmer civilization, from the Indian-influenced court to the people of the rice-paddies. It describes the Khmers' principal religious concepts, their most important myths, and the structure of society, dominated by the powerful figure of the sovereign who, being at the center of the water-management system, guaranteed the survival of his people. The book continues with details concerning the everyday life of the people, their houses, customs, traditions, and most important ceremonies. An ample section of the text is dedicated to archaeological excursions, and explains the development of the civilization's strongly symbolic art, which depicted the beliefs of an elite ruling class that originally sought to bring Heaven to Earth, but ended in considering itself divine
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- PublisherWhite Star
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 8854405663
- ISBN 13 9788854405660
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages296
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Between the ninth and thirteenth centuries, Indochina was ruled by one of the most powerful and productive dynasties in its history: the Khmer. This book sets out the historical framework of the empire, exploring the various aspects of the Khmer civilization, from the Indian-influenced court to the people of the rice-paddies, the everyday life of the people, their houses, customs, traditions, and most important ceremonies // Zwischen dem neunten und dreizehnten Jahrhundert wurde Indochina von einer der mächtigsten und produktivsten Dynastien in seiner Geschichte regiert: der Khmer. Dieses Buch setzt den historischen Rahmen des Reiches aus, um die verschiedenen Aspekte der Khmer-Zivilisation zu erforschen, aus dem indischen beeinflussten Gericht für die Menschen in den Reisfeldern, die den Alltag der Menschen, ihre Häuser, Bräuche, Traditionen, und wichtigsten Zeremonien // Between the ninth and thirteenth centuries, Indochina was ruled by one of the most powerful and productive dynasties in its history: the Khmer. Although influenced by India, the Khmer succeeded in developing a distinctive culture that found its most vivid expression in temples. These unique buildings were made from long-lasting materials such as brick and stone to reflect their function as the abode of the immortal Lords of Heaven. Inspired by a cosmic symbolism whose purpose was to promote the fertility of the soll and the prosperity of the kingdom, the palaces of the gods were built surrounded an all sides by canals connected by channels and fed by a complex water supply system. This characteristic setting heightened the architectural and decorative beauty of the temples. Thanks to this hydraulic engineering scheme, the plain of Angkor, at the heart of the Khmer empire, became the largest rice production area in the ancient world. The construction of the temples, in accordance with magical and symbolic prescriptions, permitted the channeling of celestial forces to Earth and transformed the ruler into an incarnation of divinity, who therefore became the link between the human and divine worlds. The first chapter of the book sets out the historical framework of the empire, and then the text explores the various aspects of the Khmer civilization, from the Indian-influenced court to the people of the rice-paddies. lt describes the Khmers' principal religious concepts, their most important myths, and the structure of society, dominated by the powerful figure of the sovereign who, being at the center of the water-management system, guaranteed the survival of his people. The book continues with details concerning the everyday life of the people, their houses, customs, traditions, and most important ceremonies. An ample section of the text is dedicated to archaeological excursions, supported by informative photographs, and explains the development of the civilization's strongly symbolic art, which depicted the credo of an elite that originally sought to bring Heaven to Earth, but ended in considering itself divine. (Klappentext) V21377E2 ISBN 9788854405660 Gemäß §19 UStG weist dieser Verkäufer keine Mehrwertsteuer aus (Kleinunternehmerstatus)."Universitätsbibliotheken sowie öffentliche kommunale Bibliotheken können auf Rechnung beliefert werden. Ab 01.01.2023 erfolgt wegen der EPR keine Lieferung nach Österreich mehr; ab dem 01.01.2025 auch keine Lieferung nach Dänemark mehr. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1600 geb., ill. HC., 296 p. : col. ill., plans ; 30 cm; sehr guter Zustand / very good condtion. Die Lieferung erfolgt gegen Vorauskasse (reg. Paketversand innerhalb Deutschlands = 5,90 Versandpauschale ; Auslandsversandkosten auf Anfrage). Seller Inventory # 29116
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