Download or Read eBook The Buddha Images and Pagodas in Thailand PDF written by Kandarapanguwe Dhammasiri and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Download or Read eBook Thai Temples and Temple Murals PDF written by Rita Ringis and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1990 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Book Synopsis Thai Temples and Temple Murals by : Rita Ringis
Whether set in the greenery of a remote village, or confined by the imposing commercialism of a city, the ornately embellished wood and stone Buddhist temples of Thailand express the vitality of the Buddhist faith in that land. This introductory volume discusses the evolution and significance of Thai temple architecture and murals, and describes the most famous and most frequently visited sites.
Download or Read eBook What's What in a Wat PDF written by Carol Stratton and published by Silkworm Books. This book was released on 2010-08-10 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Book Synopsis What's What in a Wat by : Carol Stratton
As you walk through a Thai temple, a host of unfamiliar objects, shapes, and patterns tug at you from every direction. This handy and lucid guidebook will help you distinguish what is what. It takes you through a representative Thai Buddhist temple, guiding you from structure to structure and element to element, explaining the function and purpose of each, and the symbolism behind the forms. A Thai wat can be a place of bewildering beauty, but this illustrated companion will help you focus your eye and identify what you see. Tourists and residents, novices and scholars will all gain a clearer sense of what a wat is and the role it plays today in the lives of Thai people. Highlights - Detailed guide to Thai temple compounds - Definitions and explanations of architectural elements and structures - Richly illustrated with examples - Presents the temple in the context of Thai society - Author is an art historian specializing in Thai Buddhist art
Download or Read eBook Temples of Gold PDF written by Santi Leksukhum and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Book Synopsis Temples of Gold by : Santi Leksukhum
"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.".
Download or Read eBook Buddhist Monuments And Temples Of Myanmar And Thailand PDF written by W. Vivian De Thabrew and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Book Synopsis Buddhist Monuments And Temples Of Myanmar And Thailand by : W. Vivian De Thabrew
This is a mainly pictorial work, featuring recent color photographs taken by the author of the many different styles and features of Buddhist images, stupas, or pagodas found in two of the most prominent Buddhist countries in Asia. Accompanying the photographs is the text describing the magnificent architectural heritage of Buddhism and also explaining the origin and development of the images and stupas. The photographs attempt to exhibit the physical expression of one of the world’s major religions, which now has many adherents in the West as well as in the East. These Buddhist sites now attract many thousands of visitors, both pilgrims and tourists, all year round. This book showcases the most prominent sites for both the visitor and the armchair traveler. This is the second in the author’s series of books on Buddhist architecture and iconography. He is, at present, working on a third volume, Buddhist Monuments and Temples of Cambodia and Laos.
Download or Read eBook Reading Thai Murals PDF written by David K. Wyatt and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Download or Read eBook Buddhism in Thailand - a guide for expats and visitors PDF written by Lawrence Whiting and published by Booksmango. This book was released on 2016-02-11 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Book Synopsis Buddhism in Thailand - a guide for expats and visitors by : Lawrence Whiting
Almost all visitors to Thailand will come into contact with Buddhism in some way. There are more than 200,000 monks in Thailand so you will see monks and novices out and about on the streets. There are more than 30,000 temples (wat in Thai) so you will see and may visit a temple, or several. Those lucky enough to spend some time with a Thai family will find themselves witnessing and even participating in many of the rituals and customs that are part of everyday Buddhism in Thailand.This is NOT a book for the serious student of Buddhism, but rather a description and explanation of what you might encounter in everyday life in Thailand.
Download or Read eBook Lao Buddha PDF written by Somkīat Lōphētcharat and published by Art Media Resources. This book was released on 2000 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Book Synopsis Lao Buddha by : Somkīat Lōphētcharat
This book discussed the origins of the art of Lao and Thai Buddha images cast in the Lanna periods, usually called "Chiang Saen Lao Art." The Lao Buddha images were found not only in Laos but also in Thailand, especially in the upper northeastern region that was once part of the Kingdom of Laos. This is the most comprehensive book available on the subject, illustrated with important pieces from museum and private collections.
Download or Read eBook Architecture of Thailand PDF written by Nithi Sthapitanond and published by Editions Didier Millet. This book was released on 2012 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Book Synopsis Architecture of Thailand by : Nithi Sthapitanond
Packed with hundreds of glorious full-colour photographs, this book focuses on the multitude of elements and forms that go into Thai architecture - its agrarian roots, its religion and monarchy, its rich mix of foreign influences. Lively text introduces readers the whole range of Thailand's architecture - from the humble but charming field hut woven of bamboo to the splendid teak mansion built high on stilts, and from the country's magnificent temples to the vast differences in regional styles. It also explores how traditional Thai architecture has been adapted to suit contemporary aesthetics and usage.
Download or Read eBook Arts of Thailand PDF written by Steve Van Beek and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-02 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Book Synopsis Arts of Thailand by : Steve Van Beek
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.
