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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,
National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival
and Heritage Watch
and part of the International Khmer Ceramics Festival, December 11-29, 2007
CKS Conference Hall, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap, Cambodia
December 13-15, 2007
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
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
Panels Include:
Economics of ceramics in ancient Cambodia and mainland South East Asia.
Craft and production in ancient Cambodia and mainland South East Asia.
Appraisal, typology and chronology of ancient Khmer ceramics.
Revitalization of ceramic production in Cambodia.
Contemporary ceramic production and slowing the illicit trade of antiquities.
AGENDA
Thursday, December 13, 2007
13:30 Optional visit to two ancient Khmer sites
19:00-20:30 Cocktail reception
Friday, December 14, 2007
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 student11:40 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 Director15:15 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” 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. Dinner
Saturday, December 15, 2007
8:30 - 10:30 Visit to the ceramics workshop and ancient kiln reconstruction at
the National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival
If you wish to participate, please fill in the short attendance form attached, and
email it no later than November 20, 2007 to conference@khmerstudies.org.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
PARTICIPATION FEES
This conference is part of the wider not-for-profit International
Khmer Ceramics Festival.
It has therefore been necessary to apply a nominal participation fee
to the conference as follows:
$50 US per participant (both presenting and not presenting)
Concessions
$30 US for students
FREE for Cambodian citizens
The fee is payable at the registration desk outside the conference
hall, on arrival to the conference.
Payment should be made by cash only, in US dollars.
Inclusions
The participation fee includes:
Transportation to the optional visit on Thursday December 13.
Two tea breaks and buffet lunch on Friday December 14.
Visit to the ceramics workshop on Saturday December 15.
FOR CAMBODIAN CITIZENS ONLY:
Return transportation to Siem Reap and two nights accommodation in Siem Reap.
Exclusions
Participants will need to bear the following expenses themselves:
Cocktail reception drinks on Thursday December 13.
Any applicable entry fees for the optional visits (please see below for further information).
All transportation costs (except for the optional visits)
All accommodation costs.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentations should last for a maximum of 20 minutes.
The following equipment will be available:
PC Laptop (with USB and CD drives)
Overhead projector
Slide projector
LCD Projector (for powerpoint presentations)
Laser pointers
Microphones
Facilities for participants at the conference
Participants will have access to the library office where the following facilities and materials
will be available to them:
-Computer (including access to email and internet)
-Black and white printer
-Photocopying machine
-Scanner
-Overhead transparencies
-Paper for copying and printing
OPTIONAL VISITS DURING THE CONFERENCE
Some optional excursions will be offered during the conference, including a visit to a ceramics
workshop at the National Centre for Khmer Ceramics Revival and two ancient khmer sites.
Further information will be provided at the conference and visits may be subject to change.
A very good source of further information on all the following details can be found at
http://www.canbypublicatoins.com/siemreap/srhome.htm
This website also includes a very good detailed map of Siem Reap.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The conference will be held at the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) conference hall.
CKS is located within the grounds of Wat Damnak pagoda, close to the old market (Psar Chas)
in the southern part of town.
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TRANSPORT TO THE CONFERENCE
Your hotel should be able to arrange pickup from the airport or bus station if you tell them your
arrival time, as well as arrange transportation to the conference and around town.
Motorbike and tuk-tuk taxis can also be flagged down on any street.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AND VISA REQUIREMENTS
Siem Reap has an international airport, serviced by the following airlines:
The following airlines service Phnom Penh airport.
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