Sbek thom : Khmer shadow theater / Pech Tum Kravel ; Khmer version edited by Sos Kem and Thavro Phim ; English translation by Sos Kem.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kravel, Pech Tum, author.

Contributor:

Thavro Phim, editor.

Kem, Sos, editor, translator.

Language:

English

Khmer

Subjects (All):

Shadow shows--Cambodia.

Shadow shows.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (365 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ithaca, New York : Southeast Asia Program, Cornell University : United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, [1995]

Language Note:

English and Khmer.

Summary:

A book studying the history and significance of shadow puppet theater in Cambodia. Khmer and English texts, as well as 153 full-page photographs, describe the Khmer Reamker, an ancient story whose episodes and characters have figured in Cambodian shadow theater pageants for centuries. Published jointly by UNESCO and the Cornell Southeast Asia Program.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Introduction By The Editors

Acknowledgements By The Author

Preface

Sbek Thorn In The Art And Life Of The Khmer People

The History Of Shadow Theater In Cambodia

The Musical Ensemble For Sbek Thorn

Fabrication And Care Of Sbek Thorn Figures

Narration In Sbek Thorn

Performing Sbek Thorn

The Story In Sbek Thorn

The Khmer Reamker And Other Khmer Arts

Sbek Thorn Performance In Siem Riep

Sbek Thorn In Cambodia's Past, Present, And Future

Appendix: Programs Of Three Types Of Sbek Thorn Performances

Khmer Edition

Shadow Figures

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-5017-1933-5

OCLC:

1080550042