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Reconstructing God: Style, Hydraulics, Political Power and Angkor's West Mebon Visnu

by Marnie Feneley
RM204.58 MYR
Reconstructing God: Style, Hydraulics, Political Power and Angkor's West Mebon Visnu
Reconstructing God: Style, Hydraulics, Political Power and Angkor's West Mebon Visnu

Unveiling Angkor's West Mebon Visnu's artistic enigma.

As someone intrigued by the mystical allure of ancient art and the sophisticated engineering of bygone civilizations, "Reconstructing God" could offer you a profound dive into Angkor's rich history. Marnie Feneley's meticulous research, intersecting archaeology, art history, and digital technology, resurrects the grandeur of the West Mebon Visnu and its significance in the context of political and hydraulic power. This book promises to refresh your understanding of the iconic ruins and inspire awe for Southeast Asia's cultural achievements.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Reconstructing God: Style, Hydraulics, Political Power and Angkor's West Mebon Visnu

by Marnie Feneley
RM204.58 MYR
ISBN: 9789813250536
Authors: Marnie Feneley
Publisher: National University of Singapore Press
Date of Publication: 2023-11-19
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, Creative Nonfiction, History
Related Topics: Microhistory, Historical, Ancient History, Art Books Monographs, Art History, Architecture, World History, Design, Asia
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A fully illustrated archaeological and art historical analysis of one of the most important artworks of Angkor, rewriting the chronology of the royal capital. Integrating the latest archaeological and historical work on Angkor, extensive art historical analysis of the figure of Visnu Anantasayin in Hindu-Buddhist art across the region, and a detailed digital reconstruction of the sculpture and its setting, Marnie Feneley brings new light to this important piece. Highly illustrated, the book will be of interest to art historians and curators, historians of Southeast Asia, and anyone curious about the art and history of Angkor.
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Unveiling Angkor's West Mebon Visnu's artistic enigma.

As someone intrigued by the mystical allure of ancient art and the sophisticated engineering of bygone civilizations, "Reconstructing God" could offer you a profound dive into Angkor's rich history. Marnie Feneley's meticulous research, intersecting archaeology, art history, and digital technology, resurrects the grandeur of the West Mebon Visnu and its significance in the context of political and hydraulic power. This book promises to refresh your understanding of the iconic ruins and inspire awe for Southeast Asia's cultural achievements.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.