
Angkor
Cambodia's Wondrous Khmer Temples
Dawn Rooney(Author)
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published in July 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
488 pages
978-962-217-727-7 (ISBN)
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Description
This work features: ten new temple sites, an additional 180 pages with 86 new colour images; a foreword by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia; extensive accounts of temples and pre-Angkor sites; profiles the Phnom Penh National Museum; the hip town Siem Reap - the base for exploring Angkor; and, the unique flora and fauna around the great lake, Tonle Sap. Over 32,000 copies are in print. The great legacy of the ancient Khmer civilization, the temples of Angkor cover an area stretching across 77 square miles in northwest Cambodia. These monuments, built between the ninth and 15th centuries - the classic period of Khmer art, are unrivalled in architectural greatness. They are, undoubtedly, one of the wonders of the world, astounding in their splendour and evoking a real sense of awe. This beautifully illustrated book contains background information on Khmer history, religious beliefs and legends, as well as descriptions of the architectural features. The comprehensive monument-by-monument guide to the sites includes detailed maps and plans, plus information about ten newly accessible temple complexes.
Practical information on hip Siem Reap and historic Phnom Penh is included.
Practical information on hip Siem Reap and historic Phnom Penh is included.
Reviews / Votes
"Don't leave home without Angkor by Dawn Rooney." - San Francisco Chronicle - "An excellent guide, well-written, with beautiful photographs..." - New York Times - "More details
Series
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Sheung Wan
Hong Kong
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
158 colour photographs, 44 maps and plans
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-962-217-727-7 (9789622177277)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Person
American-born art historian Dawn Rooney is steeped in the region's art and culture and has made more than 80 visits to Angkor. Awarded a PhD 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. She lives in San Francisco.
