This book documents the remnants of the rich Buddhist cultural heritage of Cambodia after centuries of wars and destruction culminating with the genocide and cultural annihilation of the Khmer Rouge. The most important mural paintings of Cambodia are examined after discussion of Buddhist art in general, the function of murals, the architecture of the monuments hosting them, the painting techniques and narrative systems. Detailed study of paintings illustrating episodes of the Buddha's life and of the ten Jatakas follows, ending with in-depth analysis of the Epic of Rama in Cambodia (Reamker). Paintings on scroll canvas (Prah Bot) are also reviewed. The second part of this book includes the description of 70 viharas with mural paintings that the authors were able to visit over a period of four years.
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This book documents the remnants of the rich Buddhist cultural heritage of Cambodia after centuries of wars and destruction culminating with the genocide and cultural annihilation of the Khmer Rouge. The most important mural paintings of Cambodia are examined after discussion of Buddhist art in general, the function of murals, the architecture of the monuments hosting them, the painting techniques and narrative systems. Detailed study of paintings illustrating episodes of the Buddha's life and of the ten Jatakas follows, ending with in-depth analysis of the Epic of Rama in Cambodia (Reamker). Paintings on scroll canvas (Prah Bot) are also reviewed. The second part of this book includes the description of 70 viharas with mural paintings that the authors were able to visit over a period of four years.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Joseph Burridge Books, Dagenham, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 328 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm. Contents: A brief history of Buddhism in Cambodia History of Cambodian Buddhist art Research on Cambodian Buddhist art and painting The Khmer vihara The murals Techniques Preah Bot-cloth banner paintings The ten great Jatakas The other Jatakas The life of the Buddha Cosmology Other Buddhist iconographic symbols The Rama epic in a Buddhist context Legends and rare narratives List of monasteries reviewed The monasteries and their murals Alphabetical list of monasteries. Inscribed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur 2ldp308
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