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PaintingSubjugation of Nalagiri : Mural in Payatonzu
Paintings show hot shading of Pala such as red, yellow, black and white. Buddha images are also related to paintings on ancient palm leaf manuscripts of Pala art, which was brought to Pegan and became the model for Pegan artists. However, filling the pattern into blank space was a popular feature of the late Pegan art.
PaintingMonkey presents Bowl of Honey : Mural in Payatonzu
Paintings show hot shading of Pala such as red, yellow, black and white. Buddha images are also related to paintings on ancient palm leaf manuscripts of Pala art, which was brought to Pegan and became the model for Pegan artists. However, filling the pattern into blank space was a popular feature of the late Pegan art.
PaintingMural decorating the arch in Payatonzu
The gate of Payathonzu temple is beautified with interesting mural, including foliage motif and the Kinnaras-Kinnaris (Half-bird Half Man) figures at the both ends of the pediment. These mythical figures are the precursors for the decoration of the tympanum in Thai art, including Sukhothai and Lanna schools. The Boddhisattva embracing his consorts remind us of the Mahayana affiliation.
PaintingBodhisattva : Payatonzu
Bodhisattva at Pavatonzu wears very similar costumes and ornaments with those in Pala art. These costumes and ornaments include three-banded crown and stripped cloth. However, this Bodhisattva puts the thumb and the index finger together and holds a double curve bunch. This is different from Bodhisattva in early Pegan period that still holds Cham flower similar to Pala art.
PaintingIncalculable Previous Buddhas: Payatonzu
The wall of Pavatonzu is decorated with paintings of the past Lord Buddha. Sometimes, these past Buddhas are installed in honeycomb holes.
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.
