
The Art of Champa
Sacred sculpture and temples of ancient VietnamBy Jean-François HubertLength3h 50m
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In the 5th century, the Champa kingdom held sway over a large area of today’s Vietnam. Several magnificent structures still testify to their former presence in the Nha Trang region. Cham sculpture was worked in a variety of materials, principally sandstone, but also gold, silver and bronze. It was primarily used to illustrate themes from Indian mythology. The kingdom was gradually eroded during the 15th century by the inexorable descent of the people towards the south (“Nam Tiên”) from their original base in the Red River region. The author explores, describes, and comments on the various styles of Cham sculpture, drawing on a rich and, as yet, largely unpublished iconographic vein.
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Length3 hrs 50 mins
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Table of contents
1Introduction
6Styles and the dating of sculptures: Cyclotron analysis of Champa metals and jewellery
2Introduction
7Conclusion
3The History of Champa
8Brief Chronology of Champa
4Cham Architecture
9Chronology of the reigns of Cham sovereigns, the construction of temples and their schools of sculpture
5Gods and their representation