"Paperback. Pages: 88 Publisher: Scala Publishers Ltd The temple of Preah Khan at Angkor in northern Cambodia is considered one of the most revealing of all examples of ancient Khmer architecture. Dating from 1191. It is a key work of the 'builder king' Jayavarman VII. having several unique features including its famed Two-Storey Pavilion. the monumental sculpture adorning its perimeter wall. and an intricately complex architectural layo ..."
"The secrets of the great temple and city of Banteay Chmar have been buried in this vast forestclad sandstone ruin for 800 years. Now that it is finally being restored, it is revealed as the twin-hub of the Khmer Empire under its greatest king, Jayavarman VII (1181-1219), the 47 Buddha-faced towers linking it with Angkor s 59 tower Bayon. As well as taking the visitor on a detailed tour of the monument, the book includes a new translatio ..."
"It is more than 30 years since the story was last told of the Bayon, the enigmatic state temple of Jayavarman VII, the greatest king of ancient Angkor. Recently, researchers from several disciplines have again been probing the mysteries of this extraordinary monument and its giant face towers. Under an eminent editorial team, "Bayon: New Perspectives" brings together for the first time leading scholars whose findings and insights challe ..."
"Many depict scenes from daily life and Kings are often represented with banners and a staff with the figure of the monkey Hanuman This heavily illustrated book covers Bayon's architectural and art history, iconography and epigraphy within ..."
The Creative South Buddhist and Hindu Art in Mediaeval Maritime Asia, volume 1 by Andrea Acri , Peter Sharrock 375 Pages, Published 2022 by Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute ISBN-13: 978-981-4951-49-4, ISBN: 981-4951-49-8