art history project angkor wat
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2012 Nov. 6th Gordon YooTRANSCRIPT
Angkor WatArt History ProjectGordon Yoo 2012 Nov. 6th
The Largest Religious Building
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• Creative: Brahma• Destructive : Shiva
Churning of the Ocean of Milk• Accidently freed the
Apsaras
Battle of Lanka
Battle between Justice and Evil• Rama vs. Rayana• Rama = the seventh
incarnation of Vishnu• Rayana = beast
• 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