ARTH 3856

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ARTH 3856
Performing Angkor: Dance, Silk and Stone

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

"Performing Angkor" has been a powerful way for Cambodian people to revisit their architectural past en route to reaffirming their future. The Angkorian Empire, situated now in the province of Siem Reap in Cambodia, once stretched across much of Mainland Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Early inscriptions relate how Khmer dancers wrapped in sumptuous silks were presented as offerings to temples. This 2 week Cornell in Cambodia course will encourage students in an embodied way to explore how the creative and political fastening of the lived world to a spiritual place like Angkor has a long and richly embedded history combining dance, silk and stone. Students will visit sacred sites, weaving workshops, observe dance classes and performances, and explore Cambodia's National Museum.

When Offered Winter.

Breadth Requirement (GB)
Distribution Category (CA-AS)
Course Attribute (CU-ITL)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Dynamic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 3356

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1015 ARTH 3856   LEC 001

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  • This Winter Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ws/courses/courses.php?v=3124