Archimages Angkorian Scenes Daily life in the temples, prayers, blessings: as a spiritual and cultural center, Angkor was never really 'abandoned'.
Publications Un court traité d'architecture cambodgienne moderne (A Short Treatise on Modern Cambodian Architecture) by Madeleine Giteau The building techniques and rituals for village houses, monasteries and kutis, in mid-century Cambodia. In French & Khmer
Films Jungle Bound: Angkor, Cambodia by Travel Film Archive & Deane H. Dickason A smart compilation of Angkor daily life and artistic activities in the late 1930s. In English
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
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 Les ruines d'Angkor | Piano & Text by Philippe Larsen & Ezaka Rakotondramanana A poetic and musical musing through the ruins of Angkor. In French
Links Music at Angkor A compilation of the imagery of musicians and musical instruments across bas-reliefs in Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei and the Bayon. In English
Links Sounds of Angkor Khmer musical and dance traditions, their pre-Angkorian and Angkorian origins.
Films 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
Publications Dance Imagery in South Indian Temples: Study of the 108-Karana Sculptures by Bindu S. Shankar This major study in the history of dance and in Southern India architecture brings to us numerous notations which can be helpful for a better understanding of… In English
Publications Gongs, Bells, and Cymbals: The Archaeological Record in Maritime Asia from the ninth to the seventeenth centuries by Arsenio C. Nicolas The circulation of musical instruments around Asia, in particular those in bronze, and what it tells us about regional trade in ancient times. In English
Publications Music and Dance in Ancient Cambodia as Evidenced by Old Khmer Epigraphy by Saveros Pou Author(s): Saveros Pou Source: In English
Publications The Role of the Cham and Malay Colonies in Vietnam (18th-19th centuries) by Nicolas Weber Power struggle and ethnic minorities in pre-colonial Southeast Asia, and in particular across the Mekong Delta. In English
Publications Trompets & Horns from 12th and 16th Centuries Angkor by Patrick Kersalé Reconstitution-revival of trumpets and horns as observed on Angkor Wat and Bayon bas-reliefs In English & French
Publications A History of Siamese Music Reconstructed From Western Documents, 1505-1932 by Jarenrchai Chonpairot & Terry E. Miller Burmese and Khmer influences on Siamese musical forms and instruments. 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 Krǒ̀ṅ Pãli et rites de la maison (Krǒ̀ṅ Pãli and House Building Rituals) 2nd Part by Éveline Porée-Maspero A most detailed study on building techniques and rituals in the Cambodian tradition. In French
Publications Krǒ̀ṅ Pãli et rites de la maison (Krǒ̀ṅ Pãli and House Building Rituals) 1st Part by Éveline Porée-Maspero A most detailed study on building techniques and rituals in the Cambodian tradition. In French