Images Cambodian Dancers by Sir Gerald Kelly (1937) by Gerald F. Kelly In 1936, Irish painter Sir Gerald Kelly (1876-1972) visited Cambodia during a world tour with wife Lilian ("Jane"), and portrayed several dancers at the Dance…
Images An American Woman Artist in Angkor : Lucille Sinclair Douglass by Lucille Sinclair Douglass The only woman visual artist whose depictions of Angkor are kept at New York Metropolitan Museum.
Books L'Indochine et la Chine: récits de voyage de John Thomson (French Adaptation) by John Thomson & Hippolyte Vattemare A 1879 French "adaptation" of photographer and geographer John Thomson's "The Straits of Malacca, Indo-China, and China" (1875). In French
Khmer Art Worldwide The Bogus "Radcliffe Collection" and its Magnificent Pieces by Andy Brouwer Elucidating the mystery of a bogus collection by the late master trafficker Douglas Latchford. Some of the pieces are now back to Cambodia.
Books នារីរបាំកម្ពុជា | សម័យចតុមុខ និងសម័យអង្គរ by George Groslier & Phoeurng Sackona First Khmer translation of George Groslier's 1913 essay: 'Cambodian Dancers, Ancient and Modern' (Danseuses cambodgiennes, anciennes et modernes). In Khmer
Images Visions of Angkor by...John Thomson by John Thomson Angkor seen by pioneer photographer John Thomson in 1866.
Links Darryl Collins Collections Documents and images collected by a distinguished specialist in Khmer arts, architecture and culture.
Books Studies on the Art of Ancient Cambodia by Jean Boisselier Ten articles by Jean Boissellier translated from the French offer a comprehensive and stimulating vision on Khmer statuary, its regional influences and its… In English
Books Cambodia Captured by Jim Mizerski Angkor's First Photographers in 1860's Colonial Intrigues In English
Books Art in Thailand: A Brief History by M.C. Subhadradis Diskul A reference summary of the history of art in Thailand, by a Thai educationist and archaeologist. In English
Books Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott Twenty years of dreamlike, magical and yes, elegiac photography through the ruins of Angkor In English
Publications Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum សារៈមន្ទីរព្រះនរោត្តម សីហនុ-អង្ by Angkor Database The Cambodian museum closest to Angkor, with strong ties to the local communities and the ongoing archaeological research. In English
Books Angkor the Magnificent: Wonder City of Ancient Cambodia by Helen Churchill Candee The first published account of Angkor by an American woman, an intrepid traveler that had longed to see the Khmer temples "with a longing such as youth knows." In English
Books Angkor Buddhist Treasures from Banteay Kdei | Preah Norodom Sihanouk Angkor Museum by Yoshiaki Ishizawa The discovery of 274 discarded Buddhist statues at Prasat Banteay Kdei in March and August 2001 by a team of Sophia University and Cambodian archaeologists. In English
Books The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed The World by William Darlymple When India's attention shifted from West to East, releasing a bounty of spiritual, literary, scientific and artistic innovations that inspired local cultures. In English
Books Les racines d'Angkor by Michel Tranet The proto-historic Khmer culture reflected through the Phum Snay excavations In French
Images Phnom Penh 1885, by Xavier Brau de Saint-Pol Lias by Xavier Brau de Saint-Pol Lias The photographic record of a visit to Phnom Penh in 1885.
Images Visions of Siem Reap by...Rémi Abad: 'Tenderness' by Rémi Abad Acts and gestures of tenderness, empathy, kindness, gentleness, caught in the lens of a photographer always susceptible to the mundane expressions of humanity.
Books Treasures of the Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur by Chandramani Singh Entirely renovated in July 2008, a one-of-a-kind museum showcasing heritage treasures from Rajasthan, India, and the world. In English
Links Khmer Ruins in Thailand A useful online platform on Khmer archaeological sites in modern Thailand. In English & Thai
Publications Prince Sisowath Kulachad អ្នកអង្គម្ចាស់ក្សត្រា ស៊ីសុវត្ថិ កុលឆ័ត, 29 September 1943 - 14 June 2024 by Angkor Database In memory of Prince Sisowath Kulachad, who passed on 14 June 2024 and whose inspiring influence remains with us. In English
Publications Titayna: How I Stole the Head of an Angkor Buddha by Titaÿna The flamboyant Titayna and her Surrealist 'gratuitous art' in Angkor Wat. Provoking the gods, challenging the humans, asking a question that still haunts us. In English & French
Books Le Cambodge, II Les provinces siamoises | Cambodia: The Siamese Provinces by Etienne Aymonier The Khmer cultural and artistic heritage in the Siamese sphere of influence at the turn of the 20th century. In French
Publications Le Cambodge, t1-part1 by Etienne Aymonier Seminal essay on Cambodia, the land, its people and its history. Then director of the Ecole Coloniale, Etienne Aymonier was the first to give an overview of… In French
Books Les collections khmeres du Musée Albert Sarraut | Khmer Art Collections of the Phnom Penh Museum by George Groslier The earliest attempt to catalog the National Museum of Cambodia vast collection. In French
Publications Report of an Expedition Made into Southern Laos and Cambodia in the Early Part of the Year 1866 by H.G. Kennedy 'British spy' or first adventurous British tourist in Angkor? A young consular official's lively report of photographer John Thomson's journey. In English
Publications One Hundred Years of Solipsism: The Malraux Case Revisited by Angkor Database One century later, André Malraux's raid on Banteay Srei bas-reliefs is still raising interest and controversy. In English & French
Images Visions of Southeast Asia by....Louis Gascuel by Louis Gascuel A rare photographic account on Saigon, Cambodia, Laos and Singapore dating back from 1904, by a civil engineer and talented amateur photographer.
Publications Khmer Empire and Southeast Asia, 800-1450 by Swati Chemburkar A summary of the history of Khmer Empire and neighboring cultures through architecture. In English
Publications Analyzing the Impact of Indian Architecture on the Architecture of Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia by Sriranjani Srinivasan A useful contribution for a better understanding of what was hastily called "Indianization" of Southeast Asia. Architectural point of view. In English
Images Cambodian Drawings by Oknha Tep Nimit Mak and Oknha Reachna Prasor Mao, 1923 by George Groslier A collection of classic-modern figurative patterns completed by two leading Cambodian architects in the 1920s, and commented by George Groslier.
Images Visions of Angkor by...Martin Hürlimann by Martin Hürlimann Outstanding 1920s pictures by a professional photographer, the first major artistic survey of Angkor after John Thomson's and Emile Gsell's contributions.
Books A History of Cambodia by David P. Chandler One of the major must-read studies on Cambodia history. In English
Books Burma, Ceylon, Indo-China. Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Tongking, Yunnan. Landscape, Architecture, Inhabitants by Martin Hürlimann A magnificent photography work reflecting a journey through "Buddha's Empire". In English
Images Émile Gsell (1838–79) and Early Photographs of Angkor by Joachim K. Bautze Several pieces in the "Angkor Catalogue" edited by photographer Emile Gsell himself, commented and analyzed by art historian Joachim Karl Bautze.
Books The Antiquities of Cambodia by John Thomson Was he "the first" or "one of the first" to rediscover Angkor and to capture it on film? No matter what, John Thomson's testimony remains priceless. In English
Books The English Governess at the Siamese Court by Anna Leonowens The written account that decades later inspired a best-selling book and a Hollywood musical is nevertheless a valuable document for historians. In English
Images John Thomson's Photographs at The Wellcome Library by John Thomson Most of John Thomson's original photo negatives are kept at London Wellcome Library, a collection now accessible online.
Books Wondrous Angkor by Deane H. Dickason A quite insightful guidebook of Angkor temples aimed at affluent English-speaking tourists in the 1930s. In English
Publications April 2004: Jackie Chan Goes to Angkor by Angkor Database The iconic actor discovered Cambodia in 2004. He was back the year after, and then again in 2009, always with a dream: starring and directing a movie here. In English
Films "Romance, Crime and Political Awakening:" the Malraux Affair (1923) in the archives by Lia Genovese Skimming the archives in France and Cambodia to enhance our views on a murky affair: the André-Clara Malraux looting in Banteay Srei, December 1923. In English
Books The Apsaras of Angkor / ទេពអប្សរនៃអង្គរ by Christophe Loviny On the first anniversary of H.R.H. Princess Norodom Buppha Devi's passing, we return to the splendid 'The Apsaras of Angkor' (2003). In English & Khmer
Books Recherches sur les Cambodgiens by George Groslier 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
Images Visions of Cambodian Dance selected by...Raymond Cogniat by Raymond Cogniat Some wondrous black-and-white photographs of dancers in Cambodia, Laos, Annam and Tonkin (Vietnam), shot in the 1920s.
Books Danses d'Indochine [Dances of Indochina] by Raymond Cogniat An enlightening reflexion on Southeast Asian dances, and in particular on Cambodian court dance. In French
Books Sanctuary. Steve McCurry: The Temples of Angkor by Steve McCurry A vibrant, deep-felt photo essay on Angkorean temples and their spiritual significance, by a major photographer. In English
Links Jean Despujols Collection at The Meadows Museum of Art Indochina from the 1930s in a Louisiana museum of art. In English
Books Les loups de Paris | Le Club des Morts [Wolves of Paris - The Club of the Dead] by Jules Lermina A serialized novel set in a louche ring of adventurers searching for the "Treasure of the Khmers". In French
Images Visions of Angkor by....Germaine Krull by Germaine Krull A major modernist photographer and globe-trotter captured several Angkor temples in 1960-1962.
Images Visions of Cambodia by....Jules Agostini by Jules Agostini Cambodia in the 1890s, as seen by colonial engineer and amateur photographer Jules Agostini.
Books A Dragon Apparent (Travels in Indo-China) by Norman Lewis With rumors of Indochina war as a backdrop, a highly personal and highly enjoyable travelogue through Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia in 1950-1. In English
Publications Fragile, Lasting Photos: the Last Photographic Testimonies on Angkor before the War by Angkor Database Who took the last photographs of Angkor before the Khmer Rouge takeover?
Books A l'ombre d'Angkor | In the Shadow of Angkor by George Groslier An inspired and perceptive exploration of the remains of the Ancient Khmer civilization at the start of the colonial era. In French
Books Angkor, Monuments Of The God-Kings A milestone photo report on Khmer temples completed just months before the closing-down of the country by the Khmer Rouge. In English
Images Visions of Angkor by...Solange Brand by Solange Brand Never-seen-before photographs of Angkor temples and Siem Reap River dating back to 1968.
Books គំរូក្បាច់ខ្មែរ សម្រាប់ប្រើក្នុងការប៉ាក់របស់ ព្រះអង្គម្ចាស់ក្សត្រី | Motifs decoratifs khmers a l'usage de la broderie [Khmer Embroidery Patterns] by Rasmi Sobbhana Norodom A unique document on Cambodian decorative patterns and embroidery style from the 1930s, listing kbach elements inherited from ancient traditions. In French & Khmer
Images Visions of Angkor by...Mimi Palgen-Maisonneuve by Mimi Palgen-Maisonneuve Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.
Books The Measured Art: A Proportional Analysis of Early Khmer Sculpture by Nancy H. Dowling A proposed new periodization for pre-Angkorean sculptures. In English
Books Tendances de l'Art Khmer | Trends in Khmer Art by Jean Boisselier 'Commentaries on 24 Masterpieces at the National Museum of Phnom Penh'. In French
Books Matériaux pour servir a l'etude de l'Art Khmer by Alfred Foucher Brief notations on the personal collection of Khmer Art gathered by Jean Moura in his Moissac house before 1879. In French
Books Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad by Prasanna Kumar Acharya Back to the intellectual and aesthetical origins of Hindu architecture and its Southeast Asian derivatives, particularly in the Khmer tradition. In English
Publications Glossary for Angkor Lovers and Researchers by Angkor Database 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
Books La vie mène la danse [Germaine Krull's Posthumous Autobiography] The fascinating life of a talented photographer and a strong-willed woman spanning the whole 20th century and several continents. In French
Links MuangBoranMuseum (Ancient City), Thailand The visionary park-museum launched in 1963 by Lek Viriyaphant in Bangkok, "from dawn to the Siam civilization". In English, Chinese, Thai & Korean
Books The Lotus Transcendent: Indian and Southeast Asian Art from the Samuel Eilenberg Collection by Martin Lerner & Steven Kossak A magnificent art collection, presented when 'provenance' only meant speculations about dates and styles, not how rightfully (or not) artworks were bought. In English
Books Erotic Sculpture of India by Devangana Desai The power-charged erotica of Indian iconography, or how "bringing beauty nearer" inspired Indian (and Khmer) sculptors. In English
Books Le Roi du Mal (King of Evil) by Jules Lermina The sequel of a popular French mystery novel reflecting a remarkable knowledge of Angkor only a few years after Henri Mouhot's 'rediscovery'. In French
Books Documents graphiques de la Conservation d'Angkor, 1963-1973 by Jacques Dumarçay Guardian of artistic treasures from the Khmer Temples, the Angkor Conservation also produced and stored detailed blue prints and archaeological field reports.
Links Southeast Asian Archaeology Newsletter SEAArch: keep being posted about latest archaelogy findings and cultural events across Southeast Asia.
Archimages The Sculptors Sculptures, bas-reliefs, frescoes, through archives and publications during Angkor's rediscovery.
Publications Matching Statues and Pedestals by Anthony Kuhn Truncated feet, arms and heads -- the sad pattern of looted artefacts worldwide. A study in sculptuarry art restoration challenges. In English
Links Artistic Syncretism at the Sanctuary of Truth, Thailand A joyful explosion of Thai, Khmer, Chinese, Hindu and Buddhist artistic influences in a sanctuary dedicated to devotion and creative woodcraft. In English
Books Voyage au Cambodge, l'architecture khmer by Louis Delaporte Major essay on Khmer architecture, past and pre-modern. In French
Books Bali and Angkor: A 1930s Pleasure Trip Looking at Life and Death by Geoffrey Edgar Solomon Gorer Out-of-the-box considerations on Khmer Art and the fall of Angkor. In English
Devata Khmer Devatas at Prasat Sikhopharum Devatas are a distinctive element of this Khmer temple located in modern Thailand.
Links Immersive Angkor In-progress: the first immersive 3D museum dedicated to the Khmer heritage in Siem Reap. In English, French & Khmer
Publications About Jean Moura's house and Khmer collection by Angkor Database Mystery surrounds the auction sale of the first 'Director of the Protectorate of Cambodia''s archive and collection in 2017.
Publications Supply and Demand: exposing the illicit trade in Cambodian antiquities through a study of Sotheby's auction house by Tess Davis The dubious methods of international auction houses singled out by a respected observer of Ancient Khmer art market worldwide. In English
Publications The Global Hunt for Looted Khmer Art Treasures As restituted ancient artworks kept in museums worldwide are being flown back to Cambodia, the controversy around Douglas Latchford collection deepens.
Books L'art de l'Asie du Sud-Est [Southeast Asian Arts] by Collective From protohistory to traditional craftmanship, from Burma to Sulawesi, a rich collection of studies in Southeast Asia arts. In French
Books アンコール, 生きている都市 | Angkor, cité vivante by Gérard Bley A photographic journey through Angkor and its people, "places of the sacred and of the living". In French & Japanese
Publications Maritime Trade between Thailand and Bengal by Shahnaj Husne Jahan A summary of archaeological finds shining a new light on the history of maritime trade and early Southeeast Asia. In English
Images Lily Gatins' Photo Essay by Lily Gatins International street style artist, model and muse, Lily Gatins was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, an island nation known for arts and fashions…
Books La cinématographie de mon pere (My Father's Cinematography) | Fiction Movies Actors & Actresses by Sihamoni Norodom In this one chapter, the then-Prince Sihamoni comments on the actors and actresses who gave life to the King Father's filmic achievements.
Images Visions of Angkor by...Aurélie Fischer by Aurélie Fischer The magic lens of a photographer in a class all of her own.
Images Visions of Angkor by...Tyta Buth by Tyta Buth When a tranquil Angkor site inspires inner peace, and reveals sculpted stones as a dreamlike tapestry.
Publications Khmer Stone Sculptures: A Collection Seen from a Material Point of View by Federico Carò A scientific analysis of the stone sculptures kept at the controversial MET collection of Khmer art. In English
Links GeoZik An educational platform and an essential online trove for musicologists and musicians around the world. In English & French
Publications Nang Sbek, The Cambodian Shadow Theater by Alain Daniel Dating back from pre-Angkorean times, the Shadow Theater is inscribed on UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2008. In French
Devata "Devatas of the Shadows": the goddesses of Preah Khan Sacred images of goddesses remain in the shadowed alcoves of Preah Khan temple.
Publications Cambodian Krishna at the Cleveland Museum: A Digital Feast “Revealing Krishna: Journey to Cambodia’s Sacred Mountain’'. In English
Books Looting in Angkor | Pillage a Angkor by ICOM & École Française d´Extrême-Orient (EFEO) 25 years after its publication, still a reference in the effort for tracing and retrieving looted Khmer arts.
Books L'Annam et le Cambodge, Voyages et récits historiques by C.-E. Bouillevaux With a map of "Indochina", an expanded version of Pere Bouillevaux's 1858 book. In French
Images Visions of Angkor by...Lois Conner by Lois Conner Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents, a compilation of reference visual arts renditions of Angkor.
Images Visions of Angkor by...Carl Werntz by Carl Newland Werntz Photographic essays or paintings by famous or budding artists. A forum for creators, a compilation of reference visual arts renditions of Angkor.
Links EFEO Photographic Archives Collection An online treasure for researchers, artists and Angkor lovers. In French
Images Michael Vickery Photographing Cambodia in the 1960s-1980s by Michael Vickery Cambodia before the civll war as seen by anthropologist and historian Michael Vickery.
Images Visions of Angkor by...La Mo by La Mo Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.
Publications Two Yoginis of Hevajra from Thailand by J.J. Boeles Two female dancers statuettes discovered in the 1950s and what they tell us about Khmer art and religion, Tantric Buddhism and the cult of Hevajra. In English
Books Bridging The Gulf: Maritime Cultural Heritage of the Western Indian Ocean by Himanshu Prabha Ray Fishing and seafaring in the history of India and her contacts with the rest of the world. In English
Links Les Archives de la planete | Archives of the Planet | Albert Kahn Collections The monumental photo and film documentation on Planet Earth set up by philanthropist Albert Kahn
Links SPAFA Journal An open access resource on cultural and archaelogical research across Southeast Asia.
Links Angkor National Museum Bulletin ព្រឹត្តិប័ត្រសារមន្ទីរជាតិអង្គរ A useful online resource for researchers and Angkor lovers.
Links Angkor Conservation, Digitized Collections EFEO is developing the digitization of the Conservation d'Angkor Archives, from 1908 to 1992.
Links 中台禪寺 | The Chung Tai Chan Monastery A major collection of Buddhist art and writing set in Taiwan
Links The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum Private collection of Southeasr Asian art in Budapest, Hungary, including several Cambodian pidan and ikat silkworks
Links Asian Historical Architecture Photo depository on early Asian architecture nurtured by numerous contributors around the world
Links The Southeast Asia Ceramic Society (SEACS) The website reflecting work and publications around the collection created by William Willets in 1969 at the University Art Museum, Singapore
Links Angkor in Khmer Cartoons How young Cambodian visual artists are re-exploring Angkorian designs and artistic codes.
Links Cambodian Art at the MET, New York The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art currently holds some 250 artworks from Ancient Cambodia.
Links Architecture of the Buddhist World Collection of paintings, drawings and photographs on the Buddhist world, with several items about Angkor.
Links The Bophana Center Collections Collections from institutions, individuals and NGOs. A fascinating fund constantly enriched, from Adhémard Leclère's or Mimi Palger's photographs to rare…
Links German Apsara Conservation Project The German Apsara Conservation Project (GACP) is a non-profit organisation initiated by the University of Applied Sciences, Cologne, Germany, and dedicated to…
Links Khemara Vithya (Khmer Knowledge) A website dedicated to pre-Angkorian and Angkorian research, entirely in Khmer
Publications A proposed relationship between Champa and Chola dynasties during the 11th and 13th centuries by Ky-Phuong Tran & Tu-Anh Thi Nguyen "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
Books The Angkorian city: From Hariharalaya to Yashodharapura by Miriam T. Stark & Alison K. Carter & Piphal Heng & Rachna Chhay An exhaustive update on contemporary archaelogical finds, and what we do know about the urbanistic development of the Angkorian city. In English
Publications The (Murky) Origin of the Tokyo National Museum Collection of Khmer Art by Sadao Fujihara Ancient Khmer sculptures as "political gifting": the controversial case of cultural exchanges between Colonial France and Imperial Japan during World War II. In French & Japanese
Publications The Origins of the Sukhodaya (Sukhot'ai) Art by H.G. Quaritch Wales 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
Publications Survey of the Southern Provinces of Cambodia in the Pre-Angkor Era by Haksrea Kuoch South of Phnom Penh, archaelogical research have contributed to a better understanding of the Funan and Chenla periods. In English
Publications Chinese ceramics in SE Asia: Methodological considerations (Translation) by Bernard Philippe Groslier & Aedeen Cremin An English translation of Bernard-Philippe Groslier's notes on Chinese ceramics in Southeast Asia In English
Publications “高棉的微笑”柬埔寨古代文物与艺术展 | Khmer Smile: Cambodian Ancient Cultural Relics and Arts The Guangdong Museum 2015 exhibition was the first time Khmer artwork from the Funan, Zhenla and Angkorian periods were showcased in China. In Chinese
Publications Хмерское искуство / Khmer Art by N. V. Sultanov The first major study on Khmer arts and culture in the Russian language. In Russian
Publications Le procédé des emprunts aux styles passés dans l'art khmer by Gilberte Coral-Rémusat (de) The alternance of "bright" and "dull" periods in Khmer sculptuary art. In French
Publications Ceramic Collection and Conservation from the Preah Vihear Area by Sokha Tep Report on ceramics conservation and scientific course for staff training at the Eco-Global Museum, June-August 2013 In English & Khmer
Publications Animaux fantastiques de l'Indochine, de l'Insulinde et de la Chine by Gilberte Coral-Rémusat (de) How legendary animal figures, in particular makara and dragons, evolved in Cambodia under Javanese and Chinese influences, finding new, genuine forms. In French
Publications Angkorian Founders and Bronze Casting Skills by CAST:ING First technical investigation of the West Mebon Viṣṇu In English
Publications Temple Models and Simulated Context in a Virtual Angkor by Tom Chandler & Martin Polkinghorne 'Through the visualisation lens': how can we get closer to a valid representation of the Ancient Khmer temples with new technological resources? In English
Publications Temple Occupation and The Tempo of Collapse at Angkor Wat by Miriam T. Stark & Piphal Heng & Alison K. Carter Ground occupation and industrial activity as indicators for the timing of the decline and fall of Angkor as a regional center of power. In English
Publications The Iconography of Music on the Reliefs of Angkor Wat by Martin Knust From the paper: 'Many musical instruments and ensembles seen on the reliefs are still in use in Cambodia today. For example, chordophones like the tror and the… In English
Publications Buddhist Art of Myanmar by Sylvia Fraser-Lu & Donald M. Stadtner Rich iconongraphy and historical background on Burmese Buddhist Art. In English
Publications From “Originals” to Replicas: Diverse Significance of Khmer Statues by Keiko Miura How Hindu or other objects of earlier periods have been worshipped as neak tā by the communities living nearby the Khmer temples. In English
Publications Protecting the Protector of Phimai by Boreth Ly Were the builders of Phimai following a "visual narrative program"? In English
Publications Carving at the Capital: A Stone Workshop at Hariharālaya, Angkor by Martin Polkinghorne The builders, stone types and building techniques behind the Angkorean temples. In English
Publications Une excursion au pays d'Angkor (Travel to the Land of Angkor) by Émile Vedel A French traveler, Pierre Loti's close friend, recalls his visit to Angkor and Phnom Penh In French
Publications Commodifying Culture: Ownership of Cambodia’s Archaeological Heritage by William Anderson The controversial matter of Khmer antiquities appropriation by private collectors and foreign museums.
Publications Earthenware Ceramic Technologies of Angkor Borei by Shawn Fehrenbach & Miriam T. Stark How ceramics and pottery techniques at Angkor Borei reflect the commercial and political contexts in the Lower Mekong Area during pre-Angkorean times. In English
Publications Khmer Ceramics Represented on the Bayon and Banteay Chhmar by Aedeen Cremin Locally-made ceramics in Bayon and Banteay Chhmar bas-reliefs. In English
Publications L'expression de la sensibilité dans l'art khmer/ Expressing Feelings in Khmer Ancient Arts by Madeleine Giteau "Harmony, gentleness and endearment" in Khmer statuary and sculptural art. In French
Publications Nouvelles perspectives pour la connaissance de la fin de la période angkorienne by Ludivine Provost-Roche What happened in Khmer art and religious practice during the two last centuries of the Angkorean era? In French
Publications Medicine and Culture in Ancient Cambodia by Rethy Kieth Chhem A vivid evocation of traditional medicine and healing techniques in Angkorean villages. In English
Publications A spare-time painter in Angkor: Jean Commaille by Nadine André-Pallois & Jean Commaille A complete inventory of artworks left by Jean Commaille, first Curator of Angkor (1908-1916) In French
Publications Angkor Vogue: Sculpted Evidence of Imported Luxury Textiles in the Courts of Kings and Temples by Gillian Green Where did the elegant dames and gents of the Khmer Empire source the textiles for their garments? In English
Publications Prasat Banteay Chhmar 3D Reconstruction, 1 by Olivier Cunin A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'. In English
Publications Prasat Banteay Chhmar 3D Reconstruction, 2 by Olivier Cunin A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'. In English
Publications Prasat Banteay Chhmar 3D Reconstruction, 3 by Olivier Cunin A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'. In English
Publications Prasat Banteay Chhmar 3D Reconstruction, 4 by Olivier Cunin A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'. In English
Publications Prasat Banteay Chhmar 3D Reconstruction, 5 by Olivier Cunin A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'. In English
Publications Prasat Banteay Chhmar 3D Reconstruction, 6 by Olivier Cunin A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'. In English
Publications Prasat Banteay Chhmar 3D Reconstruction, 7 by Olivier Cunin A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'. In English
Publications Serpents in Angkor, Apotheosis of a Decorative Motif by Adalbert J. Gail The Ananta serpent of Hindi origin and the Khmer Naga motifs in Angkorian sculptures and ornaments. In English
Publications Étude de la distribution des apsaras "avec ou sans diademe" (Apsaras and their ornaments in Angkor Wat) by Prakaidao "Tian" Phurksakasemsuk A thorough study of the female figures "inhabiting" Angkor Wat leads the author to novel considerations about the symbolic and social roles of the Apsaras. In French
Publications Chinese Ceramics at Angkor by Aedeen Cremin Tomb excavations around Angkor and Phnom Kulen areas show a persistent presence of ceramic objects imported from China. In English
Publications The Lost City of Cambodia: Mahendraparvata by Chiara Goia & Joshua Hammer Lidar exploration shows a "template of Angkor Wat" high on the Phnom Kulen plateau. In English
Images Cambodge, Photographies de la Société de Géographie, GallicaBNF/ French Geographical Society Photographs of Cambodia The series Photographies de la Société de Géographie/Asie/Cambodge at Gallica/BNF
Images Five Ancient Khmer Art Pieces returned to Cambodia, September 2021 The first five statues and artwork from the Latchford Collection shipped back to Cambodia
Images Visions of Angkor by...Jean Boulbet by Jean Boulbet When war refugees became the temple keepers...7 of the 37 Jean Boulbet's photographs kept at Bophana Center were exhibited in Jan.-Feb. 2021.
Images Visions of Angkor by...Marie-Joseph Guesdon by Marie-Joseph Guesdon Linguist and geographer, Deacon Guesdon was also an amateur photographer who captured daily life scenes of Cambodia in the years 1870s and 1880s.
Images Visions of Angkor by...Soeum Hoeung by Hoeung Soeum Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.
Images Reading Apsara by Karuna Em Professional photographer Em Karuna came up with the idea of a present-day apsara in a library, and it fitted our project so well that we asked him to share it…
Images Anders Jiras and the Mystic of Dance by Anders Jiras For one decade now, Sweden-born photographer Anders Jiras explores all forms of Cambodian dancing, from the highly choreographed performances of the Royal…
Images Maurice Fievet, Visions of Ancient Angkor by Maurice Fievet Re-creation of Ancient Angkor by visionary artist and avid traveler Maurice Fievet (1921-1997)
Images Women in Angkor, Women of Angkor Photo Contest by Angkor Database “Women in Angkor, Women of Angkor” selects amateur photographs that particularly express the feminine at Angkor.
Images Mary Ann Sullivan Photo Collection by Mary Ann Sullivan Personal photo-exploration of several temples in the Angkor Wat area
Images SNAP! 150 Years of Photography at Angkor and around Cambodia by Bambu Stage Impressive collection of period photos capturing Angkor Wat, as well as cultural and daily life through Cambodia history.
Images Devatas & Apsaras at Ta Som by Kent Davis An impressive collection of devatas and apsaras graces the small temple of Ta Som, north-east of Angkor Thom.
Khmer Art Worldwide Vishnu, Rama, Balarama - Phnom Da by Andy Brouwer Entry #7 in Khmer Art Worldwide
Khmer Art Worldwide Lintel - Prasat Sralao by Andy Brouwer Entry #8 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide Shiva and Uma, Husband and Wife - Banteay Srei by Andy Brouwer Entry #11 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide Leper King or Yama – Terrace of the Leper King by Andy Brouwer Entry #10 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide Vajimukha - Prasat Neang Khmau by Andy Brouwer Entry #12 in Khmer Art Worlwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide Bronze Reclining Vishnu – West Mebon by Andy Brouwer Entry #13 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide Khmer Art at The National Gallery of Australia by Andy Brouwer Entry #15 in Khmer Art Worlwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide Shiva Ardhanarishvara (“God is a Half-Woman”), II by Andy Brouwer Entry #3, Khmer Art Worldwide Photo Collection by Andy Brouwer
Khmer Art Worldwide The Strange "Exchange" of Khmer Art Between EFEO and Japan, 1941 by Andy Brouwer Entry #4, Khmer Art Worldwide Photo Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide King Jayavarman VII in Angkor Thom by Andy Brouwer Entry #5 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide The Battle of Bhima versus Duryodhana – Prasat Chen, Koh Ker by Andy Brouwer Entry #6 in Khmer Art Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide The Giant Garuda of Koh Ker by Andy Brouwer Entry #1, Khmer Art Worldwide Photo Collection by Andy Brouwer
Khmer Art Worldwide Shiva Ardhanarishvara (“God is a Half-Woman”), I by Andy Brouwer Entry #2, Khmer Art Worldwide Photo Collection by Andy Brouwer
Films Nectar in Stone | The India-Cambodia Artistic Connection An Indian TV film devoted to Indian-Cambodian connection in visual arts In English
Films In the Footsteps of Émile Gsell, First Mission at Angkor Wat, 1866 by Patrick Kersalé Wet-Collodion photo-processing and Angkor seen by pioneer photographer Émile Gsell. In English & French
Devata Thommanon Devatas near Victory Gate Garments and hand gestures of devata (goddesses) as indicators for historians and archeologists.
Books Cambodia (in History of Indian and Eastern Architecture) by James Fergusson Considerations on ancient Khmer temples in Cambodia by architecture historian James Fergusson (1808-1886) In English
Books Buddhapāda: In the Buddha's Footprints by Jacques de Guerny A quest for Buddha's footprint artworks from India and Sri Lanka to China to Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia In English
Books Empire Colonial Francais: Indo-Chine (Cambodia and Laos) by Jules Gervais-Courtellemont & Octave Vandelet A richly illustrated journey through Indochina, and in particular Cambodia in the early years of the French Protectorate. In French
Books Les ruines d'Angkor, de Dong Duong et de Myson (Angkor, Dong Duong and My Son Ruins) by Charles Carpeaux The travelogue of an early explorer and archaelogist in Angkor and Champa areas In French
Books Angkor Temples in Cambodia by Greg Mo A personal vision of some major Angkorean temples (and the daily life within) by a free-lance photographer. In English
Books Angkor, sérénité bouddhique | The Serenity of Buddhism by Marc Riboud A deeply personal and reflective photographic work on Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the Bayon. In English
Books André Maire, Peintre Voyageur (The Traveling Artist) by Collective & André Maire Paintings and sketches by a prolific artist who visited Angkor starting from 1919. In French
Books Les gens d'Angkor (The People of Angkor) by Thierry Diwo Heartfelt portraits of Cambodian people living within the Angkorian territory in the 1990s. In French
Books Khmers, L'éternel et l'éphémère by Dunnara Meas What is everlasting, and what fleeting? The question lies at the core of Khmer culture, and of Angkor history. In French
Books La photographie ancienne en Asie (Early Photographs in Asia) by Jérome Ghesquière A publication related to the 2015 exhibition of rare, ancient photographs taken (all before 1890) around Asia, from Afghanistan to Sri Lanka, Japan or… In French
Books Khmer Ceramics, beauty and meaning by Dawn F. Rooney & Robert McLeod 150 items from Khmer ceramics private collections In English
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