This book celebrates and documents the resurgence of dance in Cambodia after the fall of the Khmer Rouge and the infamous Pol Pot regime. It honours the remarkable commitment of the few remaining masters of the art of dance who are reviving and preserving the famous classical dances, as well as the courage and resolution of young artists who are imaginatively pursuing their passion to forge new paths in contemporary dance. n 2003, Cambodian classical dance was awarded world heritage status by UNESCO - this confirmed the importance, and perhaps the burden, of the task of preservation. This volume includes contributions from the royal family, eminent writers and commentators and the dancers themselves. Monuments and reminders of the Killing Fields abound in the city of Phnom Penh. Nearly 2 million Cambodians, including many artists, perished during the killings or died of starvation and disease during the Khmer Rouge years. Today, the dancers, both young and old, move towards the future while respecting and honouring the past. This volume documents their journey.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9781138662629
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221703211
Product Key Features
Book Title
Beyond the Apsara: Celebrating Dance in Cambodia
Author
Stephanie Burridge, Fred Frumberg
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Number of Pages
242 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
138mm
Item Weight
295g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Fred Frumberg, Stephanie Burridge
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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