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It introduces the signs and their creators, linking them to the country's art, culture, and history. The narratives surrounding these signs and their makers are deeply intertwined with Cambodia's tumultuous past, particularly the Khmer Rouge regime, which devastated both art and commerce. The book traces the rise and decline of these signs, leading to the present day and the uncertain future they face. Through the perspectives of sign painters and expatriates in Cambodia, the author shares insights and personal reflections on their significance. This tribute highlights a charming aspect of Cambodian culture that has survived a turbulent history while confronting ongoing challenges.
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Hand-Painted Signs of Kratie, Sam Roberts
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- Année de publication
- 2012
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- Titre
- Hand-Painted Signs of Kratie
- Sous-titre
- The Art and Craft of Cambodia's Hand-Painted Advertising
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Sam Roberts
- Éditeur
- Ghostsigns
- Publié
- 2012
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 138
- ISBN10
- 0957463022
- ISBN13
- 9780957463028
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Art / Culture, Sciences sociales, Autre histoire, Histoires culturelles, Cambodge
- Description
- It introduces the signs and their creators, linking them to the country's art, culture, and history. The narratives surrounding these signs and their makers are deeply intertwined with Cambodia's tumultuous past, particularly the Khmer Rouge regime, which devastated both art and commerce. The book traces the rise and decline of these signs, leading to the present day and the uncertain future they face. Through the perspectives of sign painters and expatriates in Cambodia, the author shares insights and personal reflections on their significance. This tribute highlights a charming aspect of Cambodian culture that has survived a turbulent history while confronting ongoing challenges.