Le Cambodge

Paris: A. et J. Picard, 1966. Vol. 1 of the series 'Manuel d'Archaeologie d'Extreme Orient - Asie du Sud-Est'. A sweeping and authoritative survey of the the arts and archaeology of Cambodia, beginning with the neolithic and bronze ages, through to the decline of the Khmer empire in the post-Angkorian period. Boisselier--one of the most highly respected of the EFEO scholars dedicated to the study and restoration of the Khmer monuments--covers virtually all artistic media in this volume, from early stone weapons, bronzes of the 'Dong Son' school, stone and brick architecture, Khmer bronze & stone figural sculpture, glyptic carvings, gold jewelry, ceramics and finally, post-Angkorian wooden carving and mural painting. Of particular use are the extensive line drawings illustrating various iconographic and stylistic variations in Khmer sculpture and buildings. Perhaps the most complete coverage of Cambodian arts in any language, this is an essential reference tool, now rare and difficult to find. Text in French. xvi, 479 pp., 224 b&w photographs, 72 line drawings, 6 fold out-site plans, 2 maps, (incl., one large fold-out), extensive bibliography, indices of sources, collections, geographical locations and iconography/history. . First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 23 x 18 cm..