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ArchitectureThat Binyu
That Binyu is the first double-storeyed temple in Pagan art. The upper storey is supported by the massive solid core hidden inside the lower storey. The plan of both storeys is in sanctum-and-front-hall scheme. This kind of temple would be very popular during the late period of Pagan art and That Binyu seems to be the prototype of the later double-storeyed temple including Sulamani and Htilominlo.
ArchitectureSulamani
Sulamani seems to be the most magnificent two-storeyed temple in Pagan art. The temple comprises the lower and the upper tiers. The lower tier composes of the massive solid core for supporting the upper tier. The upper storey is planned in sanctum-and-front-hall scheme. The spire is in the Śikhara pattern. Two-storeyed Ku seems to be unique for the Late Pagan art as the tradition has been limited only during this period, from That-Binyu (during the reign of Alaungsitthu) to Htilominlo (during the reign of Nantaungmya).
PaintingHuge Buddha
The painting of large Buddha images to cover the whole wall appears to be preferences in the art of Kongbong dynasty of Pegan school of art. The spreading arms and the cloth extended to the abdomen are distinctive features of arts in after Pegan period.
PaintingBuddha Life : Sattamahasthana
The paintings here appear to be drawings on cremy background. The Lord Buddha wears two-layered cloth on his left shoulder: the short one and the long one. This is an important feature of Post-Pegan art period.
PaintingBuddha Life : Sattamahasthana
The paintings here appear to be drawings on cremy background. The Lord Buddha wears two-layered cloth on his left shoulder: the short one and the long one. This is an important feature of Post-Pegan art period.
