NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CAMBODIA

National Polytechnic Institute Of Cambodia

Faculty Of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Teacher : San Phearom
Students : Loeun Dalin Pao SreyDuong Sorn ChhaySreng Kith Channa Doung Davey
Architecture Year 4 “B” Group 6 Email: (sphearom510@gmail.com)
Demystifying National Museum Objectives : The National Museum of Cambodia houses one of the world's
The museum is bordered by Streets 178 (to the north), Street 13 (to the east) greatest collections of Khmer cultural material including sculpture, ceramics
and Street 184 (to the south).The museum buildings were constructed and ethnographic objects from the prehistoric, pre-Angkorian, Angkorian and
between 1917 and 1924, with the inauguration of the museum in 1920. The post-Angkorian periods. The Museum promotes awareness, understanding
central section of the east facade was renovated in 1968 under the supervision and appreciation of Cambodia's heritage through the presentation,
of Cambodian architect, Vann Molyvann. conservation, safekeeping, interpretation and acquisition of Cambodian
cultural material. It aims to educate and inspire its visitors.
Concept : The Buildings of the museum
are inspired by Khmer temple architecture.
There are more than 14,0000 items
housed in the museum.

West Facade mostly exhibits the statues

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and sculptures during the Angkor era(900-
1500AD), Which consists of Brahma Statues.
South Facade: is divided into two
galleries that exhibit the art objects
of two eras : the Pre-Angkor era
(600-800AD) and the Angkor era
(900AD-1500AD).

East Facade: Where is the main gate North Facade is the ethnic gallery that
of the museum, this facade consists of exhibits the statues and sculptures during the
a Pre-History booth, a Bronze booth, Post-Angkor era (1500-Mid-2000AD). The
Non- permanent exhibitions, a Stone eastern section of the gallery is the booth of
Conversation Workshop and a Mental ceramic and pottery sculptures and booth of
Conversation Workshop. Prehistory daily Buddha statues of the post-Angkor era and
living during the stone age, the bronze many art objects.
age and iron age.
Architecture Symbolism
Naga played the most important role in Jaffa rugs are part of the
Cambodian society in the terms of folk roof structure of Khmer
beliefs as well as in the field of art and architectura l buildin gs.
arch itectu re . Th e dragon s ym bolizes Generally, in the back cover of Red Painting
immortality and is made up of a the roof for Khmer traditional Symbolizes the
combination of water and earth. In Khmer construction, white mortar is
blood and bravery.
temple’s architecture, dragon has had added along the back of the
indispensable role since in pre-Angkorian roof to connect to the back of
and Angkorian times, as well as today. the Jaffa, which is why it is
called the Jaffa back carpet.
Artifacts Inside Museum
Ceramic Stone Wood
The ancient Khmers produced three Khmer sculpture is divided into freestanding,
Wo o d wa s a l s o
main categories of ceramics: for bas-relief, and high-relief categories. Two
c o m m on l y u se d
archite ctural de coration (roo f kinds of stone were used, schist and sandstone
du rin g th e pr e-
tiles, decorative finial motifs, and etc.) ( b l a c k , re d , g re y, a n d wh i te ) . Mos t o f
Angkorian period
the religious sculpture was carved in sandstone.
Legends Conclusion
Conclusion: A visit to the National Museum of Cambodia is an enriching
journey through the annals of the country's history and cultural heritage.
The museum's collection of artifacts and sculptures provides a glimpse
into the artistic achievements of the Khmer Empire and beyond.
Acknowledgement
Understand the classification of buildings according to the function and
architecture of Khmer temples, that. The National Museum of Cambodia
houses one of the world's greatest collections of Khmer cultural material
including sculpture, ceramics and ethnographic objects from the
prehistoric, pre-Angkorian, Angkorian and post-Angkorian periods.
Reference
https://www.cambodiamuseum.info/en_khmer_art_history.html
https://intocambodia.org/content/national-museum-cambodia