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En sampan sur les lacs du Cambodge et a Angkor

by Frédéric Gas-Faucher

A colorful description of Cambodia, its geography and its people at the turn of the century.

In French

Angkor Empire: A History of the Khmer of Cambodia

by George Benjamin Walker

Far from cold scientific studies, an endearing invocation of Angkor and its ancient civilization by an Indian historian, poet and...

Indigenization of Ramayana in Cambodia

Through some telling instances of 'indigenization', how Valmiki's Ramayana morphed into Ramakerti, an epic tale and a source of inspiration...

In English

Voyage dans l'Indo-Chine, 1848-1856

by C.-E. Bouillevaux

Nearly twenty years before the "re-discoverer" of Angkor Henri Mouhot, a tireless Catholic missionary did visit the ancient Khmer city.

Angkor: An Introduction

by George Coedès

'In the minds of the Khmers, these ruins were never inert buildings without souls, but monuments with a vital quality...

In English

Two Yoginis of Hevajra from Thailand

Two female dancers statuettes discovered in the 1950s and what they tell us about Khmer art and religion, Tantric Buddhism...

In English

The Life of the Ramayana in Ancient Cambodia: A Study of the Political, Religious and Ethical Roles of an Epic Tale in Real Time

by Sophearith Siyonn

A remarkable study in the Cambodian version of Ramayana through epigraphic and iconographic sources.

In English

Saivism and the Tantric Traditions

by Alexis Sanderson

An exhaustive presentation of Shaivism, esoteric Tantrism, and the duality of female/male power.

In English

Dance Imagery in South Indian Temples: Study of the 108-Karana Sculptures

by Bindu S. Shankar

The Bharatiya Natyashastra

by Padma Subrahmanyam

A fascinating lecture on Indian classical dance, its treatises and its mind-blowing richness. Introductive presentation of the series.

In English, Hindi & Tamil

Dance and Drama on Cambodian Temples

A short survey on dance and drama reflected by Angkorean temples inscriptions, bas-reliefs and statuary.

In English

The Natyashastra

by Manomohan Ghosh

The first integral English translation of the Sanskrit Treatise on Hindu Dance, "Dramaturgy and Histrionics".

In English & Sanskrit

Temple Dance of Apsaras

by Mohanapriyan Thavarajah

A heartfelt and savant approach of Angkor by a Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer.

In English

Music and Dance in Ancient Cambodia as Evidenced by Old Khmer Epigraphy

Author(s): Saveros Pou Source:

In English

Gold in early Southeast Asia

by Anna T.N. Bennett

The precious metal and its impact on early Southeast Asian civilizations.

In English

Cambodian Dancers by Sir Gerald Kelly (1937)

ពិព័រណ៍ ស្ដីពីល្ខោនខោលនិងខ្មុកខ្មែរ | Lakhon Khol Masks and Lacquer Exhibition Catalog

by Daravuth Ly & Ingrid Muan & Chanmara Preap

An exhibition of masks and lacquer artefacts related to lakhon khol, the ancient Cambodian dance form.

In English & Khmer

Preah Vihear: An Introduction to the World Heritage Monument

by Sachchidanand Sahai

An erudite and intimate study on Preah Vihear and its cliff, "an open air theater for the cosmic dance of...

In English

Michael Vickery Photographing Cambodia in the 1960s-1980s

by Michael Vickery

Cambodia before the civll war as seen by anthropologist and historian Michael Vickery.

Tulasidasa: A Bibliography

The most comprehensive bibliography about the works and life of Hindi poet Goswani Tulsidas, who authored his own version of...

In English

Comment j'ai parcouru l'Indo-Chine: Birmanie, États shans, Siam, Tonkin, Laos

by Isabelle Massieu

A European woman's view on Southeast Asia at the turn of the 20th century

In French

Avec le Marechal Joffre en Extreme-Orient: Indochine et Siam | Marshal Joffre's visit to Indochina, Dec. 1921

Indochina, ‘Greater France’ and the 1931 Colonial Exhibition in Paris

by Marco R. Deyasi

Angkor Wat

by Michio Fujioka

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

从《真腊风土记》看古代柬埔寨与云南少数民族佛教乐舞 | A Comparison of Buddhist Music and Dance Between Ancient Cambodian and Yunnan Minority Peoples

by Minkang Yang & Angkor Database

A fascinating study on Khmer and Yunnan minority interconnection through music and dance

In English & Chinese

L'expédition Mékong | The Mekong Expediton (Teaser)

Teaser of 'L'expédition du Mékong, Carnet d'Exploration', a 52 mn film about the Doudart de Lagrée-Garnier navigation up north the...

In English & French

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

Garuḍa, Vajrapāṇi and Religious Change in Jayavarman VII's Angkor

by Peter D. Sharrock

A stimulating study in religious mutations during the King-Builder's reign

In English

The Royal Ballet of Cambodia Costumes: Interview with Sylvain LIM

by Suppya Nut & Sylvain Lim

Designer LIM Sylvain takes us through the making and symbolism of Apsara dance costumes

In Khmer

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...

Portrait of King Jayavarman VII

by Sophorn Vern

Since 1903, statues and bas-reliefs picturing King Jayavarman VII have been extensively studied. This essay summarizes theories and stimulates further research.

In English

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

Princess Norodom Buppha Devi, The Soul of the Cambodian Royal Ballet

Ceremonies for the anniversary of Princess Norodom Buppha Devi (1943-2019) passing, November 2020.

The Apsaras of Angkor / ទេពអប្សរនៃអង្គរ

by Christophe Loviny

On the first anniversary of H.R.H. Princess Norodom Buppha Devi's passing, the e-book re-publication of the splendid 'The Apsaras of...

In English & Khmer

Les danses sacrées au Cambodge / Sacred Dances in Cambodia

by Solange Thierry

A short and luminous summary of the origins of sacred dances in Cambodia, from agrarian rituals to royal court choreographies.

In French

Post-Colonial Discourses on the Cambodian Court Dance

by Hideo Sasagawa

Rejecting the notion of 'Angkorean tradition', the author emphasizes the Siamese influence on modern times Cambodian Court Dance.

In English

Buddha-Yoga-Siva Hybridity Among The Old Khmer and Siamese

by Troy Dean Harris

An essay on ascetic arts and Indic influences in ancient Cambodia and Siam.

In English

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

Lokhon Khol and Agrarian Rituals

The rural origins of this Theatre Dance adopted at the Cambodian Royal Court since the 19th century.

In French

The Royal Ballet of Cambodia, Traditions and Challenges

by Laurent Weyl

A report on the famed dance company after the passing of its director and muse, Princess Norodom Buppha Devi.

Dancing in Cambodia, At Large in Burma

A dazzling, poignant journey through Cambodia's modern history and the 'Stories in Stones' told by Angkor.

In English

The Royal Ballet in the 1960s

Rare film footage of The Camboidian Royal Ballet performances, with Princess Buppha Devi as leading dancer.

In English

Post-colonial Discourses on the Cambodian Court Dance

by Hideo Sasagawa

How independent Cambodia revisited the ancestral tradition of Royal dance.

In English

Danses Cambodgiennes (Cambodian Dance)

by Samdech Chaufea Thiounn & Sappho Marchal

The first complete study on Khmer classical (royal) dance by a Cambodian researcher, Minister of the Royal Palace in the...

In French

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

Royal Ballet of Cambodia at Fes Festival 2010

The Royal Ballet of Cambodia at Fes Festival of World Sacred Music (Morocco), 2010.

Royal Ballet of Cambodia in Hong Kong

Rehearsal and excerpts of the Cambodian Royal Ballet in Hong Kong in 2017

In English, French & Khmer

Princess Buppha Devi's Apsara Dance in 1966

The Apsara Dance re-created by Queen Kossamak and performed by her grand-daughter Princess Buppha Devi.

In Khmer

Khmer Costumes and Ornaments of the Devatas of Angkor Wat

by Sappho Marchal

The first recension of female sculpted representations in Angkor, and and enduring study in "Khmer elegance".

In English

Royal Cambodian Ballet at Royal Bridges

Page dedicated to the Royal Cambodian Ballet in modern times

Royal Ballet in Angkor 1910

by Sokmean Srin

Rare film capture of a Royal Ballet representation for King Sisowath on Angkor premises

In English

ប្រភព និង ការវិវត្តន៍នៃគ្រឿងអលង្ការ ខ្មែរសម្រាប់ទេវតា និងមនុស្ស

by Michel Tranet

Origins and Evolution of Khmer Jewelry for Angels and Human Beings

In Khmer

Le théâtre et la danse au Cambodge

by George Groslier

An inspired, often poetical evocation of the ancestral Khmer dance

In French

Katie Stahl-Kovell on Classical Khmer Dance

Cambodia & Angkor in the 1930s

by AncientAdventuresCambodia

A rare travel film on Cambodia in the 1930s.

In English

Dance as Devotion

by Chloe Calderon Chotrani

Indic Influences on Dance as Devotion in Angkor

In English

The PĀŚUPATA Sect in Ancient Cambodia and Champa

by Swati Chemburkar & Shivani Kapoor

Dancing architecture at Angkor: ‘Halls with dancers’ in Jayavarman VII's temples

by Swati Chemburkar

Amazing Cambodia

by Sokmean Srin

"An amazing way to connect to the past".

The Legend of Apsara Mera

Interview with Classical Dancer Sin Sakada

Classical Khmer Dance Compilation

Anders Jiras Photography Collection

Sophiline Arts Ensemble Teaching Session

by Khmer Arts Academy

Sophiline Arts Ensemble

Ancestral and modern dance choreography

Anders Jiras and the Mystic of Dance

by Anders Jiras

Sacred Dancers of Angkor in Meak Bochhea celebration

by NKFC Cambodia

Sacred Dancers of Angkor

by NKFC Cambodia

TRIBUTE TO THE 81 YEARS OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN NORODOM MONINEATH SIHANOUK

Un pèlerin d'Angkor

One of the most inspired (and inspirational) travelogues on Angkor in the pioneering times.

In French

Etudes sur le Ramakerti

Respected Cambodian scholar Saveros Pou offers a collection of studies on the Khmer version of the Ramayana

In French & Khmer

A History of Cambodia

by David P. Chandler

One of the major must-read studies on Cambodia history.

In English