art history project angkor wat

Angkor WatArt History ProjectGordon Yoo 2012 Nov. 6th

The Largest Religious Buildings

Where and When• In city Angkor,

Cambodia• Early 12th Century

(1113~1150)

Meanings of Its Name• Angkor – City• Wat - Temple

It’s Purpose• It was built by the

Khmer civilization • To honor the

memory of Suryavarman II• Dedicated to Vishnu

Vishnu (Hindu Mythology)

Now, a Buddhist Temple

The Reliefs

Churning of the Ocean of Milk

Churning of the Ocean of Milk

Churning of the Ocean of Milk

Churning of the Ocean of Milk• Accidently freed the

Apsaras

Battle of Lanka

• Rama vs. Rayana• Hamunam, The

Monkey King

Battle of Kurukshetra

Army of King Suryavarman II

Army of King Suryavarman II

Other Reliefs

Take your time

And Enjoy

Thank You

Bibliography• http://www.whycenter.com/why-was-angkor-wat-built/• http://seasia.go2c.info/view.php?doc=khAngkorWat• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat• http://www.cambodia-picturetour.com/angkor-wat-temple-of-

the-capital/

• http://www.holiday-in-angkor-wat.com/angkor-wat-bas.html