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PaintingMural at Wat Pa Huak
The painting here is very special because there is an addition of Chinese people picture into the traditional Thai painting. This is different from that in Bangkok. These Chinese people include men and women and the clothing clearly represent the national identity. However, it should be noted that there was a strong connection between Thailand and China in the reign of King Rama III. Such an influence might have expanded to Luang Phra Bang, too.
PaintingMural at Wat Pa Huak
Although the painting at this temple shows a strong attempt to replicate those in Rattanakosin such as drawings of Prasat and people costumes, the coloring of the painting here is rathet different especially an emphasis on orange color.
PaintingGuardian Deities: Sim Wat Long Khun
Becuase Luang Phra Bang art during 24 century BE. was hugely influenced by Rattanakosin art, the Chinese gatekeepers of the royal taste featured in some temples such as Wat Long Khun, Luang Phra Bang. However, it should be noted that the fact that some royal members of Luang Phra Bang dynasty used to live in Bangkok might have the reason for a big influence of Rattankosin art in thsi area.
PaintingPediment Paintings: Sim Wat Had Siew
Influences of Rattanakosin in the paintings includes the realistic color of sky and landscape representing western influences. This painting may be related to Rattanakosin art during King Rama IV and V.
PaintingMural narrating Temiya Jataka
Influences of Rattanakosin in the paintings includes the realistic color of sky and landscape representing western influences. This painting may be related to Rattanakosin art during King Rama IV and V.
PaintingMural narrating I-Neo (?)
Influences of Rattanakosin in the paintings includes drawings of palaces and characters. This painting may be related to Rattanakosin art during King Rama IV and V.
PaintingMural narrating Great Departure and Maravijaya Scene
Influences of Rattanakosin in the paintings includes drawing of palaces and characters as well as the realistic color of sky and landscape representing western influences. This painting may be related to Rattanakosin art during King Rama IV and V.
SculptureBuddha from Don Duong
This Buddha image shows the characteristics of the local Ding Deung mixed with influences from Chenese and Indian arts. First of all, the posture of sitting with the legs hanging down and both hands are on the laps shows the influence from Chinese art, but the robe is worn in a sliding way and the short edge of the robe at the left showder is a characteristic of Pala art in India. However, The head of this Buddha image shows clear local chatcteristics of Dong Deung such as thick lips, large nose, protuding eyes, and connected eyebrows.
