Art & Architecture of Cambodia

by Helen Ibbitson Jessup

Book Overview

An essential, authoritative, and up-to-date introduction to the art of Cambodia, and a vivid glimpse into a world that continues to challenge travelers. Legendary tales of kings and princes, wars, conquests, and unions with gods and goddessesall these are portrayed in the spectacular friezes, reliefs, and stone carvings for which Cambodia has become justly renowned. The enormous variety of styles and influences, both sacred and secular, that are expressed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 050020375X
• ISBN13: 9780500203750
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.2"