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Ancient Khmer and Southeast Asian Ceramics:

New Archaeological Findings, Production and the Revival of Techniques

 

National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival,

Center for Khmer Studies and Heritage Watch International Conference

 

CKS Conference Hall, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap, Cambodia

 December 10-12, 2008

 

 

Call for Abstracts

Ancient Khmer and Southeast Asian Ceramics:

New Archaeological Findings, Production and the Revival of Techniques International Conference

This conference will bring together Cambodian and international scholars specialized in ancient Khmer ceramics, with craftsmen  and contemporary potters working in the revival of ancient production techniques. The objective is to raise awareness of the archaeological importance of ancient Khmer ceramics and the new opportunities for sustainable economic development in the region through ceramic technology.

This three day conference will cover the following themes:

  • Economics of ceramics in ancient Khmer Empire
  • Conservation of ancient Khmer Ceramics
  • Ancient and contemporary Khmer kiln sites
  • Revitalization of ceramic production in Cambodia
  • Contemporary ceramic production and slowing the illicit trade of antiquities
Please submit titles and short abstracts (300 words maximum) and contact details to conference@khmerstudies.org by October 15, 2008.
 

 

Tentative Agenda

 

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

 
13:30 Visit of Tani kiln site.
 
19:00 Optional pre-conference activities at the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor :
Happy Hour at Elephant Bar
Dinner Buffet, International and Asian Food at Apsara Terrace inside hotel
followed by Khmer Cultural Performance
 

Thursday, December 11, 2008

8:00 Registration at CKS Conference Hall, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
 
8:30 Opening of the Conference
          Philippe Peycam, CKS Director, & Mr. Serge Rega, NCKCR
 
Part I.  New Perspectives in the Understanding of Ancient Ceramics
 
Panel 1: Economics of ceramics in the ancient Khmer Empire
 
10:00 Tea Break
 
Panel 2: Conservation of ancient Khmer Ceramics
 
12:00   Buffet Lunch
 
Panel 3: Ancient and contemporary Khmer kiln sites
 
15:30   Tea Break
 
     Part II.  Revitalization of Ceramic Production in Cambodia
 
Panel 4: Revitalization of ceramic production in Cambodia
 
17:55   Discussion on prospective collaborations
         Moderator: Dr. Philippe Peycam, CKS Director
 
Optional Dinner

Friday, December 12, 2008                                                                     

8:30 Conference reconvenes
 
Panel 5: Contemporary ceramic production and slowing the illicit trade of antiquities
 
10:00 Tea Break
 
10:30   Discussion on prospective collaborations.
          Moderator: Dr. Philippe Peycam, CKS director
 
11:30   Closing by Dr. Philippe Peycam
 
13:00   Visit to the ceramics workshop and ancient kiln reconstruction at the National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival.
 
19:00  Optional Post-conference Exhibition (contemporary ceramics) reception and drinks at the Victoria Angkor and Resort Hotel.
 

Conference Advisory Committee:

 Dr. Janet Mansfield, Chair

Dr. Dawn Rooney, Mr. Chhay Rachna, Dr. Philippe Peycam, Dr. Dougald O’Reilly,
Mr. Serge Rega, Ms. Suzanne Freilich
 
For additional information, please contact Mr. Serge Rega at info@khmerceramics.com
 
 

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