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ArchitectureAbeyadana
The dim interior seems to be the most popular concept for the early Pagan art. That is why the lattice window is so popular during this period. The window-niche is beautified with the short leafs on the top of the pediment, characteristic of the period of Early Pagan. The superstructure comprises the series of sloping roofs, typical to the early period of Pagan art, and the Pāla style stupa as the pinnacle. The Pālal styled stupa is characterized by the multi-angled square Harmikā and the Chatravali decorated with the tiny triangle. Abeyadana is the fine example of the Ku or temple of the early Pagan art.
PaintingMural in Abeyadana
Pala artistic influence can be noticed from the red tone that occupies the painting. The niches for enshrining Buddha images that cloister at the wall of the temple are flanked by Mahayana Bodhisattvas. The dress and regalia of these figure are very similar to those of Pala sculpture, including the diadem with three pointed leafs, the S-shaped Yajnopavita and the folded lower garment.
PaintingManjusri : Mural in Abeyadana
The visible influence of Pala Art is the use of hot tone colors such as red, yellow, black, and gold while the cool tone colors such as green is rarely seen. The clockwise walkway inside leaves some traces of Buddha Images that used to be installed there. The frames that used to be the Buddha Image spots are flanked by the painting of Mahayana’s Bodhisattva dressed similar to the Pala Style of Art such as wearing high crown (Jada headgear), wearing the ‘S’ shape sashes, and wearing striated brocades.
PaintingBuddha and Hermit in Caves : Mural in Abeyadana
Abeyadana Pagoda was built by King Kyanzittha's queen Abeyadana in 17th Buddhist Century. Inside appears painting, which is similar to Pala art and it’s likely to go to Mahayana Buddhism.
