Jim Shaw: The Hidden World, edited by Marc-Olivier Wahler. Koenig Books, London, 512 pages, 2014. ISBN: 978-3863355845. Hardcover. Jim Shaw’s collection of religious, political and cultural ephemera, published in 2014 as an exhibition catalog, makes for a great book, especially if your collecting interests align with Shaw’s, as mine not coincidentally do.
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Angkor Temples: Highlights
To grasp the impact of the temples around Angkor Wat, think of Chartres. Chartres is wonderful — here you find a dozen-plus Chartres, all within 45 minutes of each other. The Cambodian temples are every bit as spectacular as their reputation would have you believe. Their massive scale, their finely crafted detail, their lovely jungle settings, their ruin and their restoration combine to make this one of the world’s great places. Yes, it is very hot, and many of the sites are crowded with tourists. Some temples were probably over restored. But the architecture is compelling and the sculpture fascinating.
Continue readingA Stroll Through Angkor: Pre Rup
Visit the 10th century Pre Rup temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Continue readingA Stroll Through Angkor: Preah Ko
Visit the 9th century Preah Ko temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Continue readingA Stroll Through Angkor: Prasat Kravan
Visit the 10th century Prasat Kravan temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Continue readingA Stroll Through Angkor: Banteay Srei
Visit the 10th century Banteay Srei temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Continue readingA Stroll Through Angkor: Banteay Samre
Visit the 12th century Banteay Samre temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Continue readingA Stroll Through Angkor: Prasat Lolei
Visit the 9th century Prasat Lolei temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Continue readingA Stroll Through Angkor: Bakong
Visit the 9th century Bakong temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Continue readingA Stroll Through Angkor: Ta Prohm
Visit the 12th to 13th century Ta Prohm temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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