
Bayon
New Perspectives
River Books (Publisher)
Published on 23. August 2007
Book
Hardback
204 pages
978-974-9863-47-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Bayon was built in the 13th century as the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, and stands at the centre of his capital, Angkor Thom. Its most distinctive feature is the multitude of smiling faces on the towers which rise up to its central peak. It also possesses two sets of bas-reliefs, which depict an unusual combination of mythological, historical and mundane events. The main current conservatory body, the Japanese Government Team for the Safeguarding of Angkor, the JSA, has described the temple as 'the most striking expression of the 'baroque' style', compared to the classical style of Angkor Wat.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Thailand
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
250 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 255 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
1397 gr
ISBN-13
978-974-9863-47-3 (9789749863473)
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Previous edition
Olivier Cunin | Claude Jacques
Bayon Reconsidered
Book
05/2006
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€69.46
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