Ref ID:	22815
Ref Type:	Book Section
Authors:	Runkel, Susanne Leisen, Hans von Plehwe-Leisen, Esther Fuchs, Robert
Title:	Interior polychromy and wall paintings in Khmer brick temples of the 9th and 10th century in Cambodia
Date:	2012
Source:	Connecting empires and states: selected papers from the 13th International Conference of the European Association of Southeast Asian Archaeologists
Place of Publication:	Singapore
Publisher:	NUS Press
Abstract:	During research activities and conservation interventions on Khmer brick temples, traces of decorative paintings and polychromy have been discovered in the interior of the Prasats. A broad assessment in 19 selected brick temples of the 9th and 10th century AD has revealed that the inside was originally covered with wall paintings or polychromic decoration. This paper presents an overview of the different decorations systems derived from evidence found in the temples. The investigation focused primarily on the documentation of the important ornamental and figurative wall paintings in the temples Preah Ko in Rolous, Prasat Thom in Koh Ker and Prasat Neang Khmau in Takeo Province. Painting techniques were studied in detail and materials analyzed. Some of the decorative patterns were visualized by virtual reconstruction using forms from the stucco and stone ornaments of the outer decoration as a guide. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of Khmer art.
Identifier:	978-9971-69-643-6
Date Created:	11/7/2013
Editors:	Tjoa-Bonatz, Mai Lin Reinecke, Andreas Bonatz, Dominik
Volume:	2
Page Start:	276
Page End:	289