Photos 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
Publications 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
Publications Note on Names of Queens in Ancient Cambodia by Tain Gree The etymology and meaning of the names of twenty-six illustrious queens of Ancient Cambodia. In English
Books Music and Musical Thought in Early India by Lewis Rowell A sum on early Indian music encompassing the history of thought, religion, science, across the subcontinent. In English
Books The Empire Looks South: Chinese perceptions of Cambodia before and during the Kingdom of Angkor by Peter Harris Probably the most exhaustive study on Chinese descriptions and perceptions of Cambodia in pre-Angkorean and Angkorean times. In English
Links Royal Ark of Cambodia The genealogy and chronology of the Varman Dynasty, Royal House of Cambodia. In English
Books Brève et véridique relation des évènements du Cambodge One of the first accounts of Angkor and the surrounding Kingdom of Cambodia by a Western traveler. In French & Spanish
Films The Royal Ballet of Cambodia Costumes: Interview with Sylvain LIM by Suppya Nut & Sreng (Sylvain) Lim Designer LIM Sylvain takes us through the making and symbolism of Apsara dance costumes. In Khmer
Films Sacred Dancers of Angkor by NKFC Cambodia TRIBUTE TO THE 81 YEARS OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN NORODOM MONINEATH SIHANOUK
Films Sophiline Arts Ensemble Teaching Session by Khmer Arts Academy Both at the Khmer Arts School in Long Beach, California, USA, and with her ballet ensemble in Takmao, Phnom Penh, Cambodian, Sophiline Cheam Shapiro is one of… In English & Khmer
Books Sangitaratnakara of S'arngadeva सङ्गीतरत्नाकर ('Ocean of Music and Dance') by P.S. Subrahmanya Sastri One of the oldest and longest Indian (Carnatic and Hindustani) treatise on music and dance, in Sanskrit, with two commentaries. In Sanskrit
Books Summary Biography of HM Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk by Som Ol Kong ព្រះរាជជីវប្រវត្តិសង្ខេប.ព្រះករុណ ព្រះបាទសម្ដេច ព្រះ នរោត្តម សីហនុ ព្រះបរមរតនកោដ្ឋ In English & Khmer
Books Champa by R.C. Majumdar Volume I of the "Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East Series" dealt with the Kingdom of Champa, more "indianized" than Angkor. 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
Films Dance at the Royal Palace, 1931 by Léon Busy A rare extensive footage of rehearsal by Royal Ballet dancers and pupils at Chanchaya Pavilion, Royal Palace of Cambodia. In Silent
Publications Indochina, ‘Greater France’ and the 1931 Colonial Exhibition in Paris by Marco R. Deyasi 'Angkor Wat in Blue, White and Red' Since the first 1867 Paris Exposition coloniale, Angkor, or an "ersatz Angkor" -- to use the term coined by the author --… In English
Books 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.
Photos 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.
