ANGKOR: An Introduction To The Temples. Photographer ~ Peter Danforth.

Rooney, Dawn F.

ISBN 10: 9622176011 / ISBN 13: 9789622176010

Published by Hong Kong. 2000. Odyssey Publications., 1999

About this Item

tan & full color photo. illustrated trade paperback 8vo. fine cond. nice clean copy. spine uncreased. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. first printing (nap) of 2000 edition. illustrated 1/2 title & frontis. 302p. 3 appendices. further reading. footnotes. glossary. index. 72 b&w illustrations. 30 easy to use maps. literary excerpts (frank vincent~ hw ponder ~john thompson~ h churchill candee). historical overview. guide to the cultural sites. practical information. art history. travel. world history. archaeology. history of architecture. history of cambodia. hinduism. buddhism. ancient history. mythology. religion. philosophy. kmer civilization. angkor wat. angkor thom. preah khan. rolous. prasat kravan. ta prohm. ta keo. chau sey tavoda. baksei chamkrong. banteay srei. tonle sap. phnom krom. prasat sour prat.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ANGKOR: An Introduction To The Temples. Photographer ~ Peter Danforth.
• Publisher: Hong Kong. 2000. Odyssey Publications.
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9622176011
• ISBN 13: 9789622176010
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis

The great legacy of the ancient Khmer civilization, the temples of Angkor, cover an area of 77 square miles in central Cambodia. These monuments, built between the ninth and 15th centuries - the classic period of Khmer art - are unrivaled in architectural greatness. They are, undoubtedly, one of the wonders of the world, astounding in their splendor and evoking a real sense of awe. The book is divided into three sections. The first contains background information on Khmer history, religious beliefs and legends depicted on the bas-reliefs, as well as descriptions of the decorations and architectural features. The second part is a detailed, monument-by-monument guide to the sites, including detailed maps and plans, while the third has all the practical information needed by the visitor for staying and getting around in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.

* Excellent guide to one of the Wonders of the World
* Comprehensive historical and cultural background
* Detailed architectural descriptions
* Complete survey of all the temples
* Background to Khmer religious traditions
* Profusely illustrated with color photographs and temple diagrams
* Extensive bibliography

About the Author

American-born, Dawn Rooney has spent many years researching art history in Southeast Asia. Awarded a Ph.D. in art history in 1983, she has written a number of books on the region's art and culture and contributed to Oriental Art and other journals. Photographer Peter Danford was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and educated at Minnesota in computer science and east Asian studies. He is a freelance photographer and multimedia developer based in Hong Kong.