Art & Antiques from Thailand 
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Sacred Sculpture of Thailand: The Alexander B. Griswold Collection, the Walters Art Gallery by Hiram Woodward, Donna Strahan, Walters Art Gallery Hardcover (1997) Includes: The Buddha Image; Bronze casting; Dvaravati; Khmer; Sukothai; Ayutthaya; Analysis of Petrographic, Clay Core and Metal |
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Thai
Temples and Temple Murals
by Rita Ringis
Hardcover (1990)
Surveys the expression of Hindu and Buddhist concepts in the architecture
and paintings of Thailand, describing the consistent symbolism, their historical
development, and regional variations. Includes over 100 photographs and drawings, and 25
brilliant color plates. A short glossary defines Asian terms, but does not indicate
pronunciation.
Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
The exuberant paintings found in the temples of Thailand enchant the eye and spirit with their vivid depictions of mythological and everyday scenes taken from ancient Buddhist texts. These little-known treasures, reproduced here in exquisite color, are masterpieces of visual storytelling that speak to us from across the centuries with joy, humor, and grace. Sankti Leksukhum's text traces the complex history of these paintings, focusing on the fourteenth through the nineteenth centuries. He presents the essential Buddhist texts underlying the images, deepening our appreciation of these magnificent works of art, and 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 Siam was opened to the West in the mid-nineteenth century. Golden Temples of Thailand will appeal to a wide audience, captivating art lovers with its superb reproductions, and art experts with its insightful text. The transformation of classic Buddhist texts into epic panoramas will enthrall students of Buddhism. The splendid colors, patterns, and inventive forms will inspire designers. And all those who want to revel in the exotic world of a rarely seen civilization will be fascinated.
| The Art of East Asia by Gabrielle Fahr-Becker Hardcover (1999) |
A
History of Far Eastern Art by Sherman Lee, Naomi Noble Richard Hardcover (1994) |
| The entire book is a mine of information complemented by
wonderful photographs. It is perhaps the best introduction to an ancient and profound
culture. Reviewer: A reader from London |
This extensively-illustrated, comprehensive survey history of ALL of Far Eastern art -- from 5000 B.C. to A.D. 1860 -- follows a chronological, geographical/cultural, medium organization throughout. |
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