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ArchitectureShwezigon
The Stupa comprises the stepped triple bases decorated by terracotta plaques depicting Jatakas. These bases provide the circumambulatory paths as the staircases in every direction. At the corner are the groups of miniature Stupa. The bell-shaped Anda is punctuated be the band and the triangular motifs. The Anda is topped by the rings of Chatravali without any Harmika. The lotus is inserted between Chatravali and the banana-liked bud. The shortness of banana-liked bus is a characteristic of Pagan art. This Stupa became the prototype for other Stupa in Pagan and the later periods. The style of this Stupa corresponds to the historical evidence of the date of construction of this Stupa.
ArchitectureShwesandaw
This stupa is supported by the series of five multi-angled square bases which is beyond the number of the same element of Shwezigon. The bases are punctuated by the staircases at the cardinal directions leading to the circumambulatory paths on the top of every step. The bell-shaped element is quite small as the bases are very high. The square throne on the top of the bell-shaped element is omitted, typical to Burmese stupa . The spire comprises the series of rings (Chatravali) and the lotus-bud-liked pinnacle. As the bell-shaped element is too small, the later Zedi followed the convention of triple bases, as Shwezigon, instead of the series of five.
ArchitectureLawkananda
The stupa composes of triple bases in octagonal plan. Each of them is decorated with panels and punctuated with staircases leading to the circumambulatory path. The bell-shaped element is ornamented with bands in the centre and the triangular patterns at the top, typical to Burmese art. This stupa is categorized to “Pyu-influenced Stupa” because the bell-shaped element is quite elongate. The square throne on the top of the bell-shaped element is omitted, typical to Burmese stupa. The spire comprises the series of rings (Chatravali) and the lotus-bud-liked pinnacle, which is the sharing character in both Pyu-influenced stupa and the pure-Burmese stupa. Pyu-influenced stupa is the group of stupa which co-existed with the Pure-Burmese Stupa during the reign of King Anawratha.
ArchitectureMingala Zedi
Mingala Zedi follows the normal convention of the Pure Burmese Stupa in Pagan art. The lowest portion is the triple bases in multi-angled plan decorated with Jātaka terra-cotta plaques. The staircases at every cardinal direction, the circumambulatory paths and the corner miniature stupas are provided. The bell-shaped element is ornamented with the central band and the triangular pattern. The Harmikā isa omitted. The spire comprises the rings and the lotus-bud-liked pinnacle. Interestingly, the style of this stupa resembles to that of Shwezigon testifying that Shwezigon seems to be the prototype of several stupas in Burmese art, including Mingalazedi.
ArchitectureKuthodaw
Kuthodaw premise composes of the main stupa modelled after Shwezigon and the subsidiary smaller temples enshrining the inscriptions of Buddhist canons. These temples have been arranged into three groups, namely Vinaya Sutta and Abhidhamma.
PaintingSumeru : Mural in Lokathiekpan
The mural is a lot similar to Pala style in using warm colors as the main colors, for example.
PaintingBuddha Footprints : Mural in Lokathiekpan
The mural is a lot similar to Pala style in using warm colors as the main colors, for example.
SculptureStanding Buddha Image at Shwezigon
The normal characters of the standing Buddha images in Pagan art can be described as followed. The robe is normally transparent and both-shoulder-covered. The stylized ends of the robe indicate the Late Pala influence. The right hand is in Abhya gesture while the left holds the tip of the garment n lower position than the right one indicating the influence from north Indian art.
