Thai art

A row of gilded Garudas and Nāgas on the base of the Ubosot at Wat Phra Kaew.

Thai art refers to a diverse range of art forms created in Thailand from prehistoric times to the present day, including architecture, sculpture, painting, textiles, decorative arts, crafts, ceramics, and more. While Buddhism has played a significant role in Thai art, with many sculptures and paintings depicting Buddha images and religious themes,[1][2] nature, including flora and fauna, as well as mythical creatures, has been a major inspiration for Thai art, with colorful motifs appearing in various types of art forms.[3] In contemporary Thai art, traditional works remain significant and continue to influence artists' concepts.[4]

  1. ^ Bovornkitti, Lertsiri (2005). "The influence of Buddhism in historical Thai art" (PDF). Journal of the Royal Institute of Thailand. 30 (2): 355–362.
  2. ^ Mukdamanee, Vichoke (2002). "Development of Contemporary Art in Thailand" (PDF). Silpakorn University International Journal. 2 (1–2): 1–14.
  3. ^ "ลวดลายของชาติไทย" [Thai Patterns] (PDF) (in Thai). Fine Arts Department of Thailand. 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  4. ^ "Let's Crossover: A Contemporary Art Exhibition" (PDF). The Art Auction Center. 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2023-04-21.

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