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PaintingPhra Bot of Wat Dok Ngeun
This Phra Bot tells the story of Lord Buddha descending from the Dao Deung (Tavatimsa) Heaven to Sangkasa city. There were many colors used; green, blue, red, white, yellow and black. It was gilded only at the Lord Buddha. It was divided into four parts, the top part is the Dao Deung Heaven showing pictures of Devas (angels) paying respect with Parichart Trees, Chulamanee chedi and two vimans. The second floor is the picture of a large Buddha, descending from the crystal stairways with both the sun and the moon flanking. The third floor displays the surrounding atmosphere in Sangkasa. At the bottom one is a picture of water, the Nagas and Human beings with the background of Montharop flowers with inscriptions in various positions
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.
PaintingMural at Wat Pa Huak
Although the painting at this temple shows a strong attempt to replicate those in Rattanakosin such as drawings of Prasat and people costumes, the coloring of the painting here is rathet different especially an emphasis on orange color.
PaintingGuardian Deities: Sim Wat Long Khun
Becuase Luang Phra Bang art during 24 century BE. was hugely influenced by Rattanakosin art, the Chinese gatekeepers of the royal taste featured in some temples such as Wat Long Khun, Luang Phra Bang. 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.
SculptureAnimals from Thap Mam
Lion from Thap Mam indicates lots of Chinese characters, including the raising of the paws and the face that explicitly revealing the combination between the lion and the Chinese dragon. The Chinese beard and the dragon-liked mouth indicate the Chinese and Vietnamese artistic influence. During this period, Vietnam played the important political role in the region.
SculptureAnimals from Thap Mam
The lion from Thap Mam represents a strong influence of Bayon art from Khmer on Bin Din art. This is because the posture of the lion here is similar to the animals holding the base of the grand palace of Angor city. Also, due to tne invasion from King Chayavaramn VII, the khmer culture influenced sculpture in this period. The triangle cloth at the front is also considered the influence from Khmer culture.
SculptureAnimals from Thap Mam
Lion form Thap Mam exhibits lots of Chinese influences, including the Chinese beard and the paw raising posture. However, because of the political power of King Jayavarman VII of Cambodia, this lion was also influenced by Khmer art
