Author: Reginald Le May
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A Concise History of Buddhist Art in Siam
Author: Reginald Le May
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A Concise History of Buddhist Art in Siam Buddhist Art in Siam
Author: Maurice Neville Hill
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages :
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Arts of Thailand
Author: Steve Van Beek
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906761
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
The Arts of Thailand examines the stunning visual history of Art in Thailand. Blending a multiplicity of cultural influences with their own artistic genius, the Thai people have created some of the world's finest art. In this definitive introduction to Thai art, author Steve Van Beek takes a wide-ranging look at how these diverse forces were fused into a wealth of art forms which are uniquely Thai. As a means to a fuller understanding of Thai culture, he explores the symbolism of architecture, sculptures, and painting. The Arts of Thailand also covers contemporary art and the minor arts. The text by Steve Van Beek, a 30 year resident of Asia with a special interest in art, is based on exhaustive research in museums, libraries, architectural sites and Thai temples, as well as interviews with collectors and art historians.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906761
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
The Arts of Thailand examines the stunning visual history of Art in Thailand. Blending a multiplicity of cultural influences with their own artistic genius, the Thai people have created some of the world's finest art. In this definitive introduction to Thai art, author Steve Van Beek takes a wide-ranging look at how these diverse forces were fused into a wealth of art forms which are uniquely Thai. As a means to a fuller understanding of Thai culture, he explores the symbolism of architecture, sculptures, and painting. The Arts of Thailand also covers contemporary art and the minor arts. The text by Steve Van Beek, a 30 year resident of Asia with a special interest in art, is based on exhaustive research in museums, libraries, architectural sites and Thai temples, as well as interviews with collectors and art historians.
Buddhist Sculpture of Northern Thailand
Author: Carol Stratton
Publisher: Serindia Publications, Inc.
ISBN: 9781932476095
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Publisher: Serindia Publications, Inc.
ISBN: 9781932476095
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Temples of Gold
Author: Santi Leksukhum
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
"Santi Leksukhum's text traces the complex history of these paintings. It examines the development of their distinctive style, from the arrival of Buddhism, to the overwhelming influence of the royal workshops of Bangkok to the incorporation of Western techniques as Thailand opened to the West in the mid-nineteenth century." "The renowned French photographer Gilles Mermet made several expeditions to Thailand to photograph these magnificent murals especially for this volume.".
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
"Santi Leksukhum's text traces the complex history of these paintings. It examines the development of their distinctive style, from the arrival of Buddhism, to the overwhelming influence of the royal workshops of Bangkok to the incorporation of Western techniques as Thailand opened to the West in the mid-nineteenth century." "The renowned French photographer Gilles Mermet made several expeditions to Thailand to photograph these magnificent murals especially for this volume.".
Thai Buddhist Art
Author: Dawn F. Rooney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9786167339696
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Thailand is internationally acclaimed for its unique and creative interpretation of Theravada Buddhist art. The sacred beliefs of this 2,500 year-old religion are expressed through images that give meaning to gestures, postures, relics and revered objects. Such didactic icons signify the Buddha's omnipresence and provide a visual framework for understanding his transcendent spirituality and his teachings.From the pre-Tai art of Dvaravati through the first Thai capital in 13th century Sukhothai and Lan Na in the north and in the succeeding Thai kingdoms of Ayutthaya and Bangkok (Rattanakosin), the Buddhist art of Thailand makes a continuous journey through periods, styles, materials, lunar festivals and contemporary art with the quintessential, timeless beauty that is a hallmarks of Thai aesthetics.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9786167339696
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Thailand is internationally acclaimed for its unique and creative interpretation of Theravada Buddhist art. The sacred beliefs of this 2,500 year-old religion are expressed through images that give meaning to gestures, postures, relics and revered objects. Such didactic icons signify the Buddha's omnipresence and provide a visual framework for understanding his transcendent spirituality and his teachings.From the pre-Tai art of Dvaravati through the first Thai capital in 13th century Sukhothai and Lan Na in the north and in the succeeding Thai kingdoms of Ayutthaya and Bangkok (Rattanakosin), the Buddhist art of Thailand makes a continuous journey through periods, styles, materials, lunar festivals and contemporary art with the quintessential, timeless beauty that is a hallmarks of Thai aesthetics.
Enlightened Ways
Author: Heidi Tan
Publisher: Asian Civilisation Museum
ISBN: 9789810746285
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Publisher: Asian Civilisation Museum
ISBN: 9789810746285
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Buddhist Art in South-east Asia
Author: Reginald Le May
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The Sculpture of Thailand
Author: Theodore Robert Bowie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Catalogue of an exhibition held in nine cities throughout Australia 1976/77.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Catalogue of an exhibition held in nine cities throughout Australia 1976/77.
The Roots of Thai Art
Author: Piriya Krairœ̄k
Publisher:
ISBN: 9786167339115
Category : Art, Thai
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book, the latest work from one of Thailand's leading art historians, Piriya Krairiksh represents the culmination of 30 years research by the author and is sure to be a definitive account of Thai Art History and a major art reference book. It covers 700 years of Thai art history, and looks at both Buddhist and Hindi art from the 5th to 13th centuries. This extensive study incorporates paintings, pottery and architecture, and looks at the mythology surrounding each. The author has been granted access to many private collections, including that of HM The King of Thailand's own collection, as well other private collectors and also many museums. Never before has such a vast collection of items, many never before catalogued in book form, been collected in one place and placed within a contextual overview of the development of Thai Art. Lavishly illustrated with 600 colour illustrations, this work will be a must for all collectors, academics and students of Thai Art, as well as general readers who have an interest in Southeast Asian art. Full Glossary and index are included. ILLUSTRATIONS: 600 colour
Publisher:
ISBN: 9786167339115
Category : Art, Thai
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book, the latest work from one of Thailand's leading art historians, Piriya Krairiksh represents the culmination of 30 years research by the author and is sure to be a definitive account of Thai Art History and a major art reference book. It covers 700 years of Thai art history, and looks at both Buddhist and Hindi art from the 5th to 13th centuries. This extensive study incorporates paintings, pottery and architecture, and looks at the mythology surrounding each. The author has been granted access to many private collections, including that of HM The King of Thailand's own collection, as well other private collectors and also many museums. Never before has such a vast collection of items, many never before catalogued in book form, been collected in one place and placed within a contextual overview of the development of Thai Art. Lavishly illustrated with 600 colour illustrations, this work will be a must for all collectors, academics and students of Thai Art, as well as general readers who have an interest in Southeast Asian art. Full Glossary and index are included. ILLUSTRATIONS: 600 colour