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PaintingDeva on the ceiling
Paintings at Kyauktawgyi depict prominent Thai Influences in many aspects especially the Thai-style gods and giant faces, which show a clear pattern of Thai classical masked ballet. It is possible that these paintings were painted by Thai artists who were brought to Myanmar when they took over Ayutthaya.
PaintingYaksa on the ceiling
Paintings at Kyauktawgyi depict prominent Thai Influences in many aspects especially the Thai-style gods and giant faces, which show a clear pattern of Thai classical masked ballet. It is possible that these paintings were painted by Thai artists who were brought to Myanmar when they took over Ayutthaya.
PaintingFlying figures
Because of western influences, paintings at Kyauktawgyi depict gods/hermits flying together with Cupid. Flower and flora patterns consist of Acantus leaves of western style. The langscape of the mountain at the background is also strongly related to western arts.
PaintingGolden Painting at the outer wall of Sim Wat Xiang Thong
In Laotian art, nineteenth-century Luang Prabang school, the golden mural was very popular especially for the inner wall of several pavilions. However, the golden mural outer wall at Wat Xiang Thing is a rare case.
PaintingDvarapala: Golden Painting at the inner wall of Sim Wat Xiang Thong
In Lan Chang Art of Luang Phra Bang school around 25 century BE., the golden painting was very popular. It was mostly decorated inside the building. At the front of Chiang Khong temple, there is a picture of gods honouring the very beautiful Chedi Julamanee. At the side wall of the entrance, there are “gatekeepers”. These keepers hold large Paeonia flowers representing the worship of the “Lord Buddha” who resides in the building. The Paeonia flower is a Chinese flower featuring in Lanna and Lan Chang arts.
PaintingDeities: Golden Painting at the inner wall of Sim Wat Xiang Thong
In Lan Chang Art of Luang Phra Bang school around 25 century BE., the golden painting was very popular. It was mostly decorated inside the building. At the front of Chiang Khong temple, there is a picture of gods honouring the very beautiful Chedi Julamanee.
PaintingMural at Wat Pa Huak
Luang Phra Bang art during 24-25 centuries BE. was hugely influenced by Rattanakosin art. 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.
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.
