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The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Art Book

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The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization by Stefano Vecchia. This is a history of the Khmers, the people who for thousands of years inhabited the wooded interior of Cambodia. One hundred and fifty years ago the representatives of imperial France were astonished to find half-buried within the jungle the still magnificent ruins of vast temples.Justly described as one of the wonders of the world, these were the remnants of the once great Angkor Empire. Since then archaeologists and historians have attempted to piece together its history.This book presents the history of Khmer civilization. The rise of Angkor is usually dated to the early ninth century and the accession of Jayavarman II, although the consolidation of the Cambodian nation, marked by a record of impressive religious constructions, was a fitful process that had begun earlier and continued over many centuries.By the eleventh century the empire claimed dominion over large parts of Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. The book describes its organization, the daily life of kings, priests and farmers, and the work of the craftsmen who created in stone and bronze the imperial and religious centers of power. "The Khmers" is a readable and vivid account of its fascinating subject. It is fully illustrated with beautiful photographs, and is a detailed account on the development of this ancient civilization. Steeped in spirituality, rich in an architectural heritage that gave the world such treasures as the temple of Angkor Wat and admired for the creation of a sophisticated irrigation system, the Khmer have long been a source of fascination to us. Through hundreds of superb photographs and insightful text, this impressive volume explores the evolution, development, and decline of this once-mighty civilization. Starting with the emergence of the Khmer or Angkor Civilization that came into existence during the period from 802 to 1431 A.D., Stefano Vecchio traces the history, outlining the milestones and shedding new light on the beliefs, politics, scientific developments, and artistic efforts of the Khmer. About the Author: Stefano Vecchia is the editor-in-chief of the magazine Popoli. Previously, he was head of Asia News, the first Italian agency dedicated to information about Asian Countries and peoples. Publisher: White Star Publication Date: 2008 Hardback, 207 pages Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Good This is a beautiful large coffee table Art and architectural Design book.

Dimensions:

Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Style:

Tribal (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Place of Origin:

Asia

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

2007