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| Thai Art And Architecture Culture In North Thailand |
- Thai art and architecture culture in Northern Thailand follows themes for each ethnic group or
empire. Apart from some prehistoric artifacts the first major
archaeological remains and art are those of the Mon people and the
Haripunjaya Empire [ 8th – 13th C ]. These were influenced by the
prevailing Indian concepts, cosmology and mythology.
- The dominant Tai influences were those of the Siamese Tai of
Sukhothai in Lower North [ late 13th to mid 15th C ] and of the Tai
Yuan [ Khon Muang ] Lan Na art style in Upper North [ 13th –19th C ]. The differences in Thai art are
illustrated in images of Buddha, bas-reliefs, Wat and stupa
construction.
- Later, for 218 years [ mid 16th C to mid 18th C ] Lan Na was
occupied by the Kingdom of Pegu from Burma [ now Myanmar ] during which
period all art works were influenced by their views. In the 19th C the Shan
people [ Tai Yai ] arrived from Burma bringing with them their northern
Burmese Shan styles of art and architecture.
- These various styles are demonstrated in terracotta and bronze
figures [ particularly Buddhist themes ], temple and stupa design,
woodcarvings, stucco, gilt and lacquer. These styles and themes are
discussed and where to see examples of each are detailed in the North
Thailand tourism links.
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| Burmese Styled Mythological Temple Lions, Chiang Mai |
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