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