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Ancient Khmer and Southeast Asian Ceramics: New Archaeological Findings, Production and the Revival of Techniques
A collaboration between the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS), the National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival (NCKCR), Heritage Watch and part of the International Khmer Ceramics Festival, December 11-19, 2007
CKS Conference Hall Wat Damnak, Siem Reap – Cambodia December 13-15, 2007 |
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This conference aims to bring together Cambodian and international
scholars specialized in ancient Khmer and mainland South East Asian
ceramics, with contemporary potters and craftspeople working to
revive ancient production techniques. In light of illicit trading in
antiquities, the objective is to raise awareness of the
archaeological importance of ancient Cambodian and mainland South
East Asian ceramics, and to highlight the new opportunities for
sustainable economic development in the region through contemporary
ceramic technology.
Scholars based in Southeast Asia are especially encouraged to participate. Dr. Dougald O'Reilly, Chair
Prof. John Miksic, Mr. Chhay Rachna, Dr. Philippe Peycam, Mr. Serge Rega,
Mr. Eric Llopis, Miss Suzanne Freilich
Click here to download Abstracts (PDF) AGENDA
8:00 : Registration in front of conference hall 8:30 : Opening of the Conference Philippe Peycam, CKS Director, & Mr. Serge Rega, NCKCR Part I New Perspectives in our Understanding of Ancient Ceramics Panel 1: Economics of ceramics in ancient Cambodia and mainland South East Asia. 8:40 : “Food for Thought: Cylindrical jars in the Bayon bas-reliefs” Coral Carlson Northern Illinois University, Graduate student
8:55 : “Representations of ceramics on Khmer temples” Dr. Aedeen Cremin Australian National University, Visiting fellow Presented by Jane Calthorpe, Australia.
9:10 : “When Khmer met Chinese ceramics: Traditions and technological choices of ancient Khmer stoneware” Ms. Sharon Wong Wai Yee National University of Singapore, Southeast Asian Studies Programme Ph.D candidate.
9.25 : “New data on the distribution of Khmer ceramics kilns” Mr. Ea Darith APSARA National Authority, Angkor Conservation Office, Researcher
9:40 : “Pottery of Sre Ampil Archaeological Site” Mr. Phon Kaseka Royal Academy of Cambodia, Researcher Questions and discussion. Moderator: Dougald O’Reilly, Heritage Watch. 10:00 Tea Break Panel 2: Craft and production in ancient Cambodia and mainland South East Asia. 10:30 : “Some new data on the technique of Khmer stonewares” Dr. Armand Desbat Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Director of Research
10:50 : “Khmer ceramic technology from Thnal Mrech Kiln 02, Phnom Kulen” Mr. Chhay Rachna APSARA Authority, Archaeologist
11:10 : “A pilot study of elemental analysis on Angkorian ceramics” Ms. Edna Wong University of Sydney, Doctoral student
11:40 : Questions and discussion. Moderator: Dr. John N. Miksic, National University of Singapore.
12:00 : Buffet Lunch
Panel 3: Appraisal, typology and chronology of ancient Khmer ceramics. 14:00 : “Pre-Angkorian earthenware ceramics at Wat Bo, Siem Reap” Ms. Jane Calthorpe University of Sydney, Greater Angkor Project, Independent project researcher
14:15 : “Pre-Angkorian earthenware ceramics at Wat Bo, Siem Reap: Background information relating to the collection” Kesornicole Pen Royal University of Fine Arts, Archaeologist
14:30 : “Prasat Ban Phluang ceramics re-visited” Dr. Roxanna Brown South East Asian Ceramics Museum, Bangkok, Director
14:45 : “Circular earthworks’ potsherds” Mr. Chanthourn Thuy Royal Academy of Cambodia, Lecturer
15:00 : “Memotien pottery and other ceramic objects” Heng Sophady Memot Centre for Archaeology, Country Director, and Department of Archaeology and Prehistory, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Deputy Director
15:15 : Questions and discussion. Moderator: Mr. Phon Kaseka, Royal Academy of Cambodia. 15:30 : Tea Break Part II Revitalization of ceramic production in Cambodia: A way to combat the illicit trade of antiquities, and to generate economic growth 16:00 : “The reconstruction of Thnarl Mrech kiln” Mr. Serge Rega National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival, Ceramist
16:20 : “Wood firing for vitrified ceramics” Janet Mansfield Ceramic Art and Perception, Ceramics Technical magazines, Ceramist
16:40 : “A Potter’s Point of View – ‘Evidence of the Hand’” Mr. Alan Lacovetsky The University of Manitoba, The Winnipeg Art Gallery, The Manitoba Craft Council, Artist and Teacher
17:00 : “Changes in Dankwean that brought about ceramic development” Prof. Louis Katz, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Professor of Art (Ceramics) and Suwanee Natewong, Umdang Ceramics, Ceramist
17:20 : “Antiquities theft and sustainable development” Klaus Rominger The University of Nottingham, U.K. Presented by Dougald O’Reilly, Heritage Watch.
17:40 : Questions. Moderator: Professor Louis Katz, Texas A&M University.
17:55 : Discussion on prospective collaborations. Moderator: Dr. Philippe Peycam, director, CKS
18:25 : Closing by Dr. Philippe Peycam, CKS.
Click here to download
Photo activities of conference (PDF) Minutes of conference discussion on prospective collaborations (PDF) ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
The organizers of this conference are all involved in the study and
preservation of Khmer
culture in some way. Further detailed information can be found on
their respective websites:
Centre for Khmer Studies (CKS)
http://www.khmerstudies.org/index.htm
The National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival
http://www.khmerceramics.com
This center is organizing the International Khmer Ceramics Festival,
of which the conference is a part.
(http://www.khmerceramics.com/IKCF/program_uk.htm
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Heritage Watch
http://www.heritagewatch.org
CONTACT DETAILS AND ENQUIRIES
Please feel free to contact the conference co-ordinator, Miss Suzanne Freilich, who will be
able to assist you with any queries:
Tel mobile: +855 (0) 92 175 366
Fax : +855 (0) 63 963 035
Email: conference@khmerstudies.org |
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