Cambodian Architecture, Eighth to Thirteenth Centuries

by Jacques Dumarçay and Pascal Royère

The first part of this study covers the technical, economic and site constraints of the famous ancient Khmer monuments, as well as the architectural concepts and decoration of the structures. It becomes clear that the realization of the plans was occasionally thwarted by technical limitations. The second part considers the buildings proper, focusing first on pre-Angkorean architecture, and the structures at Roluos. It then considers in turn the important...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004113460
• ISBN13: 9789004113466
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.6" x 9.7"