Angkor (Odyssey Guides) - Softcover

Dawn F. Rooney

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ISBN 10: 9622176836 ISBN 13: 9789622176836

Publisher: Odyssey Books & Maps, 2001

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The great legacy of the ancient Khmer civilization, the temples of Angkor, cover an area of 77 square miles in central Cambodia. These monuments, built between the ninth and 15th centuries--the classic period of Khmer art--are unrivaled in architectural g

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American-born, Dawn Rooney has spent many years researching art history in Southeast Asia. Awarded a Ph.D. 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. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and educated at Minnesota in computer science and East Asian studies, photographer Peter Danford is a freelance photographer and multimedia developer based in Hong Kong.

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An excellent guide, well-written, with beautiful photographs. -- The New York Times

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PublisherOdyssey Books & Maps
Publication date2001
ISBN 10 9622176836
ISBN 13 9789622176836
BindingPaperback
Edition number4
Number of pages306
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Angkor: An Introduction to the Temples, Fourth Edition (Odyssey Guides)

Dawn F. Rooney

Published by Airphoto International, Hong Kong (2005)

ISBN 10: 9622176836 ISBN 13: 9789622176836

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Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: New. Fourth Edition. Hong Kong: Airphoto International, 2005. Trade Paperback. Fourth Edition. New. Pristine inside and out. Not a remainder. Not damaged. 306 pages. The most recent edition of the classic art historian's guide to the temples of Angkor with detailed information on 41 sites. The book has three sections. The first contains background information on Khmer history, religious beliefs and legends depicted on the bas-reliefs, as well as descriptions of the decorations and architectural features. The second part is a detailed, monument-by-monument guide to the sites, including detailed maps and plans, while the third has practical information for staying and getting around in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Seller Inventory # RWARE0000001234

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