Ancient Angkor
Freeman Michael ; Jacques Claude
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Editeur - Casa editrice |
River Books
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Asia
Sud Est asiatico
Cambogia
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Anno - Date de Parution |
2009
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Pagine - Pages
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239
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Titolo originale
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Ancient Angkor
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Lingua - language - langue
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eng
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River Books Guides
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Ancient Angkor
The Khmer civilization centred on Angkor was one of the most remarkable to flourish in Southeast Asia. Between the 8th and the 13th centuries, a succession of Hindu and Buddhist kings created magnificent temples in stone. Their elaborate carvings and intricate architecture amazed the first Europeans who visited in the 19th century and continue to fascinate today, when after many years of political turmoil, Angkor is once again accessible. The renowned French scholar Claude Jacques has studied Angkor and its history for the past 30 years, while Michael Freeman has made many photographic trips there during a 15-year period; Ancient Angkor embodies the fruits of their collaboration and includes the results of new research and discoveries made during recent excavations. Detailed plans and descriptions unravel the complex reliefs of Angkor Wat and the Bayon, while small but interesting temples not covered in other books are also described. Grouping the temples into easy-to-visit itineraries, and with useful hotel and travel information, Ancient Angkor will serve both as a history of the temples in its own right and an invaluable companion guide.
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Recensione in altra lingua (Français): |
Ottima guida con immagini che aiutano a riconoscere i monumenti.
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Recensione in lingua italiana |
Indice e argomenti trattati Introduction 6 The Khmer Civilisation History 8 Khmer Rulers 12 Religion 14 Khmer Temples 22 Building Techniques 26 Architectural Styles 30 Lintel Styles 32 Daily Life 36 Inscriptions 38 Discovery & Restoration 40 Central Angkor 44 Angkor Wat 46 Ta Prohm Kel 68 Bakheng 69 Baksei Chamkrong 72 Prasat Bei 73 Thma Bay Kaek 73 Angkor Thom 74 Bayon 78 Bapuon 102 Elephant Terrace 106 Leper King Terrace 109 Phimeanakas & The Royal Palace 110 Tep Pranam 114 Preah Palilay 115 Preah Pithu 117 Suor Prat Towers 119 Mangalartha 120 The Khleangs 121 Eastern Angkor 122 Thommanon 124 Chao Say Tevoda 128 Spean Thma 130 Ta Nei 131 Hospital Chapel 132 Ta Keo 133 Ta Prohm 136 Kutisvara 146 Banteay Kdei 147 Srah Srang 151 Prasat Kravan 152 Bat Chum 155 The East Baray 156 Pre Rup 158 East Mebon 161 Bantaey Samre 164 Northeastern Angkor 168 Preah Khan 170 Neak Pean 178 Krol Ko 181 Ta Som 182 The West Baray 186 West Mebon 188 Ak Yum 189 Phnom Krom 190 Roluos 192 Preah Ko 194 Bakong 198 Lolei 202 Banteay Srei & Beyond 206 Kbal Spean 216 Beng Mealea 220 Practicalities 224 Suggested Itineraries 226 Where to See 228 Temples Ranked by Interest 229 The Great Views of Angkor 230 Accommodation 231 Architectural Terms 232 Glossary & Further Reading 233 Index 237 |
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