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Cambodian Dancers - Ancient and Modern (Hardcover)
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Since the dawn of recorded history, Khmer royalty nurtured a sacred
dance style unique to their Asian kingdom, yet instantly
recognizable throughout the world. In 1913, George Groslier
published the first Western study of this ancient art. For nearly a
century Danseuses cambodgiennes anciennes et modernes has stood as
the first significant historic account of Cambodia s royal dance
tradition. This edition presents the first English translation of
his pivotal work, beautifully typeset with all the author s
original drawings. It also includes the first personal account of
Groslier's life by biographer Kent Davis, family photos, extensive
background materials, a bibliography and index. The first French
child born in Cambodia in 1887, Groslier went to Paris to train as
a painter before returning to Asia to become an archaeologist,
historian, educator and novelist. A lifelong champion of Khmer
arts, Groslier founded the National Museum of Cambodia and the
School of Fine Arts. After a life of adventure, contemplation, and
instruction traveling the Mekong, mapping the ruins of Cambodia's
lost temples, sparking a revival of traditional Cambodian arts, and
helping apprehend a young art thief named Andre Malraux Groslier
was tortured and killed by the Japanese army in 1945. This book was
the first in a series of works that he wrote about his beloved
birthplace. Time would tame his prose but never his enthusiasm,
which here leaps off the page. REVIEWS It is my pleasure to
introduce new generations of readers to this classic account of
Cambodia s royal dance tradition. H.R.H. Princess Norodom Buppha
Devi You returned here as if marked by destiny, the most restless
artist we had ever encountered to devote himself to Cambodian
dancers and their secrets. Charles Gravelle - 1913 The first
commentary in any language Asian or European on one of the world s
most refined performing arts.. Dr. Paul Cravath - Earth in Flower
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