Banteay Srei (A Temple)

After the marrowhas driedInstead, the viewer is presented with segments
There is only a shellthat appear disconnected or even disjointed.
Where oncethere had beenblood and bone.The distinct advantage of this art form is that
Quite sadly,it is enough tomake a stoneeach segment may be viewed from a distinct
Buddha cry.vantage point. Such a process provides depth and
When it comes to modern poetry analysis itperspective to an object that may have been
would only be fair to acknowledge theobserved from only one point of view during the
contributions of Pablo Picasso. As one of the mostimmediate past.
influential painters of the 20th century, PicassoIn the world of poetry, this radical art form was
and Georges Braque were responsible for thesometimes associated with "Imagism". "Imagism"
development of "Cubism".is an artistic movement that favors economy of
"Cubism" was a movement in painting andexpression, precise language, vivid imagery and a
sculpture that also had significant impact upondramatic break with tradition.
poetry, literature and music. Within these fields,With this in mind, I recommend "Banteay Srei (A
"Cubism" was a revolutionary movementTemple) " as a unique form of modern poetry
whereby art objects were broken down andthat may be subject to such an analysis.
reassembled into new forms.In keeping with the basic philosophy of Cubism, I
Within this process, viewers of the art objectbelieve " Banteay Srei (A Temple) " should be
were presented with various pieces of the entireconsidered from multiple vantage points.
work.Also, please note, "Banteay Srei " is an ancient
As a final product, each part of the object istemple that was constructed during the 1Oth
presented with distinct layers of height and depthcentury A.D.
that prevent the piece from being integrated intoIt is situated about fifty kilometers from the
a highly unified whole.Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia.