Le Temple d'Angkor Vat

Bangkok: SDI, 1995. A grand photographic record of the art and architecture that existed at the Angkor Wat monument in the mid 1920's, during the heyday of French archaeological activity in their colonies in Indochina. Includes both panoramic and detailed illustrations of the architecture of the complex, the freestanding sculptures and relief ornaments that were applied lavishly throughout Angkor Wat, and the entire 850 meter long bas relief panels depicting legends and epics of Indian origin, covering the outer walls of Angkor Wat's Inner Gallery. Many of the sculptures and ornamental details illustrated in this work have been damaged or destroyed over the intervening more than 70 years since the first editions appeared, making this the most comprehensive surviving record of Angkor Wat's treasures. An indispensible resource for all students and admirers of Khmer art. This new edition consists of the seven original volumes (published 1929-32) combined into three, including a total of 608 plates; text in French. Vol I (architecture): 196 pp. including 32 pp. text, 150 plates, 2 fold-out plans Vol II (sculpture): 156 pp. including 7 pp. text, 136 plates (2 fold-out), 2 fold-out plans Vol III (bas-relief galleries): 144 pp. including 6 pp. text, 322 plates & 9 plans (62 of which are fold-out) *** PLEASE NOTE : OVERSIZE BOOK ONLY SHIPPED BY AIRMAIL - WILL REQUIRE EXTRA POSTAGE - PLEASE EMAIL FOR POSTAL CHARGES TO YOUR DESTINATION *** . Limited second edition.. Hardbound in slipcase. New/New. 35 x 26 cm..