Khmer

Cambodian architecture with monumental temples.

Overview

Khmer architecture, using stone and brick, features towering temples with intricate carvings, prominent in 9th-13th century Cambodia.

Core Characteristics

• Monumental temples.
• Ornate carvings, towers.
• Hindu-Buddhist prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Angkor Wat (Cambodia, 12th century, Khmer masterpiece).
• Bayon Temple (Cambodia, 13th century, carved faces).

Architectural Connections

• Medieval Asian: Religious focus.
• Religious: Temples.
• Hindu Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Khmer craftsmen, it defines Southeast Asian heritage.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Carving (technique), Iconography (theory), Tower (element), Southeast Asian Architecture (movement)