The beauty of the Khmer legacy in Thailand is presented here for the first time. In recent years, the Khmer temples of Thailand have been the focus of a major program of excavation and restoration. Many hitherto unpublished masterpieces of architecture, decorative carving, and statuary are displayed in their newly restored state, evocatively photographed by Michael Freeman and authoritatively discussed by Elizabeth Moore and Smitthi Siribhadra. Never before have all the major Khmer sites been collected with their artifacts ...
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The beauty of the Khmer legacy in Thailand is presented here for the first time. In recent years, the Khmer temples of Thailand have been the focus of a major program of excavation and restoration. Many hitherto unpublished masterpieces of architecture, decorative carving, and statuary are displayed in their newly restored state, evocatively photographed by Michael Freeman and authoritatively discussed by Elizabeth Moore and Smitthi Siribhadra. Never before have all the major Khmer sites been collected with their artifacts into one volume. It is possible for the first time to appreciate the unique splendor of the Khmer civilization in Thailand, offering artistic and architectural inspiration to all succeeding generations.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket. Gilt stamped black cloth boards in dust jacket, oblong quarto, 352pp., illustrated throughout in color. Book shows hint of shelfwear to boards and spine, binding tight, text clean bright and unmarked, foxing to top edge of block. DJ rubbed, now in archival mylar wrap. THIS LARGE, HEAVY BOOK WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING FEES.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Architecture. XL. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding; slight shelf wear. 352 pages. 11 1/2"w x 10 7/8"h. Many color photos by Michael Freeman.
