Periods and Styles of Cham Art
Scholars agree that it is possible to analyze the art of Champa in terms of distinct "styles" typical for various historical periods and different locations. Several have attempted through their study to set down a classification of historical styles. Perhaps the most influential of these attempts are those of the French scholars Philippe Stern (The Art of Champa (formerly Annam) and its Evolution, 1942) and Jean Boisselier (Statuary of Champa, 1963). Summarizing the conclusions of these scholars, art historian Jean-François Hubert has concluded that it is possible to distinguish at least the following styles and sub-styles:
- My Son E1 (7th to 8th century AD)
- Dong Duong (9th to 10th century AD)
- My Son A1 (10th century AD)
- Khuong My (first half of 10th century AD)
- Tra Kieu (second half of 10th century AD)
- Chanh Lo (end of 10th century to mid-11th century AD)
- Thap Mam (11th to 14th century AD)
Each style is named after a place in Vietnam at which works exemplative of that style have been found.
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