Architecture

Paintings and sketches by a prolific artist who visited Angkor starting from 1919.

In French

What is the origin of the "Iron Palace", often called "Napoleon" or "Suez", erected in the precinct of the Royal Palace of Cambodia in the 1860s or 1870s?

In English & French

George Groslier's encyclopaedia-like sum on the Ancient Khmer civilization, "d'après les textes et les monuments depuis les premiers siècles de notre ère".

In French

An informed portrait of Siem Reap since the times of the "rediscovery" of Angkor.

In English

Documents and images collected by a distinguished specialist in Khmer arts, architecture and culture.

The Isanavarma Monuments (AD 615-628) and their surroundings

In French

A reference summary of the history of art in Thailand, by a Thai educationist and archaeologist.

In English

Close friend of King Norodom Sihanouk´s since childhood, Bernard Philippe Groslier, born in Cambodia the son of famous Khmerologist George Groslier, shares…

In French

Twenty years of dreamlike, magical and yes, elegiac photography through the ruins of Angkor

In English

The 1922 Colonial Exhibition in Marseille, France, with Angkor Wat tower pinnacles, Khmer ancient sculptures and live dancers starring.

In French

A useful online platform on Khmer archaeological sites in modern Thailand.

In English & Thai

In memory of Prince Sisowath Kulachad, who passed on 14 June 2024 and whose inspiring influence remains with us.

In English

Considerations on Angkor and architectural preservation by a leading Indian archeologist.

In English

Considerations on Angkor Wat and architectural preservation by a leading Indian archeologist.

In English

A summary of the history of Khmer Empire and neighboring cultures through architecture.

In English

A useful contribution for a better understanding of what was hastily called "Indianization" of Southeast Asia. Architectural point of view.

In English

One of the first published travel accounts from French explorers at the end of the 19th century, with hunting anecdotes and -- fortunately -- much more...

In French

The 76 buildings and structures so far identified at the Koh Ker site were built quickly and in five phases, some of them remaining unfinished.

In English

An English translation of famous "Le Glaize", the reference 1944 Architectural Guide by Angkor Conservator Maurice Glaize.

In English

The spatial development of pre-Angkorean and Angkorean religious and social systems in a vast area spreading from Tonle Sap Lake to Phnom Kulen.

In French

One of the most extensive study in comparative architecture, related to Angkorean and mostly Dravidian Indian temples.

The building techniques and rituals for village houses, monasteries and kutis, in mid-century Cambodia.

In French & Khmer

A fundamental study on the 'Bayon style' of architecture, which still helps us in better understanding the evolution of Jayavarman VII's reign.

In French

The first volume of a remarkable account of the Siamese and Laotian societies, geographical surveys and mining explorations.

In English

Young women architects lead the renovation of the severely damaged Angkor Thom West Gate and of the Bayon platforms.

In English & Khmer

Back to the intellectual and aesthetical origins of Hindu architecture and its Southeast Asian derivatives, particularly in the Khmer tradition.

In English

From 'acharya' to 'yuga', we collect and explain the many archeological, historical, architectural, cultural and religious terms related to Angkorean research.

In English, French, Khmer, Chinese, Portuguese, Sanskrit, Thai, Lao, Pali, Vietnamese, Tamil & Old Khmer

Architectural, cosmological and philosophical inspirations from India on the Khmer style, studied by two Indian scholars.

In English

50 kms from the city of Hoi An, My Sơn is the largest and most important of Champa’s religious architectural sites, with some seventy structures.

How Japanese researchers' interest in Angkor Wat and traditional Khmer houses led to the involvement of Japanese architects in the New Khmer Architecture.

In English

A portrait of Henri Marchal, "the most Cambodian of all famous French archaelogists"

In Khmer

The colossal Buddhas of central Thailand temples and their significance in the evolution of regional Buddhism during the 7th and 8th centuries.

In English

How the particular spatial organization of this version of the 'temple-mountain' prefigured Angkor Wat.

In French

Second volume of a remarkable account of the Siamese, Cambodian and Laotian societies, geographical surveys and mining explorations.

In English

Major essay on Khmer architecture, past and pre-modern.

In French

From protohistory to traditional craftmanship, from Burma to Sulawesi, a rich collection of studies in Southeast Asia arts.

In French

A central element of Cambodian culture, traditions and art, the wooden house is a link connecting Ancient Angkor and modern Cambodia.

In English

With a map of "Indochina", an expanded version of Pere Bouillevaux's 1858 book.

In French

Arrived in Phnom Penh on 13 Dec. 1921 from Saigon with his family and entourage, the French "héros de la Grande Guerre" (World War I heroe) Maréchal (Marshal…

In French

Photo depository on early Asian architecture nurtured by numerous contributors around the world

Collection of paintings, drawings and photographs on the Buddhist world, with several items about Angkor.

A reevaluation of the Koh Ker urban plan based on new archaelogical and scientific explorations since 2006.

In English

"Although the connection of artistic features of Champa with the characteristics of South Indian art that were first noticed by art historians such as Jean…

In English & Vietnamese

The Vihear (Monastery) Phnom Bei, Kulen foothills.

In English & Khmer

The similarities between the Szekler gates, predominantly found in Transylvania in the Carpathian Basin. and the sacred Asian gate building tradition.

In English

A well-balanced study on cultural and artistic exchanges around ancient Southeast Asia, summarizing the author's original view on the Indianization process

In English

The three stages of the building of Angkor Thom gates

In Japanese

Hon Chuong Tower, also known as Hon Ba or Ba Chang, is on the peak of Ba Mountain, over 720 meters above sea level. Location is Cat Tai Commune, Phu Cat…

In English

The first major study on Khmer arts and culture in the Russian language.

In Russian

A detailed study in sculptural decorative elements in Angkor-era architecture.

In French

A study in museology, art and architectural history, and colonial mindset related to Angkor.

In English

The builders, stone types and building techniques behind the Angkorean temples.

In English

A most detailed study on building techniques and rituals in the Cambodian tradition.

In French

A most detailed study on building techniques and rituals in the Cambodian tradition.

In French

The Khmer sculptors' take on the 'Anantasayana Vishnu' Hindu motif.

In French

A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'.

In English

The Ananta serpent of Hindi origin and the Khmer Naga motifs in Angkorian sculptures and ornaments.

In English

A study in the only four statuary representations of a major Angkorian sovereign.

In French

Dating Khmer Temples construction along the East Royal Road with the provenance of sandstone blocks, based on their magnetic susceptibility.

In English

GPS-based field research on Khmer temples in Northeastern Thailand.

In English

A 1931 account of Angkor, "the city of mystery".

In English

Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.

Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.

Entry #8 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection

Entry #6 in Khmer Art Collection

An Indian TV film devoted to Indian-Cambodian connection in visual arts

In English

Considerations on ancient Khmer temples in Cambodia by architecture historian James Fergusson (1808-1886)

In English

A remarkable approach of Angkor and pre-Angkorian structures by a Japanese architect and specialist of Hindu-Buddhist architecture

How a young architect became one of the greatest archaeologists and conservators at Angkor.

In French

Archeological, architectural and historical sum on Indic influences in Southeast Asia.

In French

Architectural achievements in Angkor and Angkorian temples