Angkor: An Introduction
'In the minds of the Khmers, these ruins were never inert buildings without souls, but monuments with a vital quality...
'In the minds of the Khmers, these ruins were never inert buildings without souls, but monuments with a vital quality...
Since 1903, statues and bas-reliefs picturing King Jayavarman VII have been extensively studied. This essay summarizes theories and stimulates further research.