Classical Khmer Art by junge1
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Description
This Khmer bas-relief at Banteay Srei is over the west entrance to the court.
Banteay Srei, or 'Citadel of Women' was not built by a king as the other Angkor temples. It was built by a Brahmin of royal descent who was the spiritual teacher of King Jayavarman V. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and it was erected in 967 AD.
It was 'rediscovered' by French archaeologists in 1914 who described it as a 'Precious Gem' and a 'Jewel in Khmer Art'.
It wasn't restored until 1930 and was the first temple to be mainly restored through the anastylosis method.
Banteay Srei in Cambodia is the only temple carved in hard pink sandstone in the Angkor region.
This picture was taken on 16 August 2012,
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Comments (34)
adrie
Wonderful and interesting photo capture my friend.
Faemike55
Very cool and interesting capture Sig
MagikUnicorn
SPLENDID
rocdan
wonderful capture
auntietk
Oh man. This is great!! On your last post, I almost said, "this is so cool, and can we get a little closer?" but I thought that might be pushing my luck. LOL! I'm thrilled to see this photograph! Zoom is very exciting. Your skill at sharp, clear photography means I can see every little bit of what I want to see. :D Thank you, my friend! You've made my day!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful POV of these awesome stone carvings!! Great information Sig!
Cyve
great detail and shoot ... very beautiful picture !!!
flavia49
outstanding picture
Richardphotos
very ornate carvings . superb capture
drifterlee
It's truly beautiful!!!!!!!!
mickeyrony
Hummm... Realy nice details on this pic my friend . Thanks to share whit us all ((5++))
anitalee
Excellent
bazza
They did some great work on the art, and we have trouble doing computer art imagine some of us doing it in stone..Sheeezzz..
Minda
excellent capture and great info sig.
UVDan
Monkey creatures with mohawks??? Very creative and great capture. I bet magic mushrooms grow wild here.
starship64
That's really gorgeous. I need to go visit there someday.
virginiese Online Now!
OMG! What a beautiful detail. It is a rich decoration. Thanks for answering my request ;-)
ragouc
Very nice
lyron
Splendid picture!!
UteBigSmile
Diese Kunstwerke habe ich schon immer bewundert, die konnten das schon, während wir noch in Höhlen gehaust haben!
aksirp
i am almost a little jealous about your trip! great art work and picture! glad that it was recovered!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
dakotabluemoon
Very cool art work on this building.
farmerC
Exellent.
Flint_Hawk
Amazing workmanship!
bebert
excellents détails de cette fresque
moochagoo
I have studied Classical Khmer Art in Le Louvre for three years. That was very interesting.
Leije
Superb temple, splendid capture !
AidanaWillowRaven
Structures bearing this type of art always leave me awestruck.
jocko500
wow this is wonderful