Undaunted by the difficulties of traveling through Cambodia and eastern Thailand, Jon Ortner, accompanied by his wife, Martha, photographed fifty of the most important and unique monuments of the Khmer Empire. His images include spectacular views from the rooftops of its temples, glorious landscapes, and details of inscriptions and art that few have ever seen. Beautifully reproduced in Angkor, the photographs are accompanied by a fascinating text written by a team of experts, providing historical, architectural, and religious analyses of Angkor and the Khmer civilization. The appendix includes a glossary, achronology of construction, and a chart of the kings and their accomplishments. Black-and-white floor plans and historic watercolors complete this breathtaking tribute.
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Undaunted by the difficulties of traveling through Cambodia and eastern Thailand, Jon Ortner, accompanied by his wife, Martha, photographed fifty of the most important and unique monuments of the Khmer Empire. His images include spectacular views from the rooftops of its temples, glorious landscapes, and details of inscriptions and art that few have ever seen. Beautifully reproduced in Angkor, the photographs are accompanied by a fascinating text written by a team of experts, providing historical, architectural, and religious analyses of Angkor and the Khmer civilization. The appendix includes a glossary, achronology of construction, and a chart of the kings and their accomplishments. Black-and-white floor plans and historic watercolors complete this breathtaking tribute.
Imprint | Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 2002 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | April 2002 |
Authors | Jon Ortner, Ian W. Mabbett |
Dimensions | 348 x 267 x 38mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards |
Pages | 300 |
Edition | 1st ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7892-0718-0 |
Barcode | 9780789207180 |
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LSN | 0-7892-0718-4 |