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The art of Champa / Jean-François Hubert ; [Translation: Anna Allanet].

Fine Arts Library NB1014 .H83 2005
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English
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Physical Description:
231 pages : illustrations ; 33 cm
Place of Publication:
[Bournmouth] : Parkstone Press, 2005.
Summary:
In the 5th century, the Champa kingdom held sway over a large area of today's Vietnam. Several magnificent structures still testify to their former presence in the Nha Trang region. Cham Sculpture was worked in a variety of materials, principally sandstone, but also gold, silver and bronze, and primarily illustrated themes from Indian mythology. The kingdom was gradually eroded during the 15th century by the inexorable descent of the people towards the south ("Nam Tien") from their original base in the Red River region. The author explores, describes and comments on the various styles of Cham sculpure, drawing on a rich and as yet largely unpublished iconographic vein.
Contents:
  • The History of Champa 17
  • Cham Architecture 27
  • Gods and their representation 31
  • Styles and the dating of sculptures 39.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
185995975X
OCLC:
63115428

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