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PaintingTavatimsa Heaven : Mural in Lokathiekpan
The mural is a lot similar to Pala style in using warm colors as the main colors, for example. However, Pyathat or a castle whose roof is the multi-storeyed is a characteristic of Pagan. This Pyathat is the evidence that shows wooden building and woodwork in Pagan era which cannot be found nowadays.
PaintingBuddha Footprints : Mural in Lokathiekpan
The mural is a lot similar to Pala style in using warm colors as the main colors, for example.
PaintingBuddha's Life : Mural in Tyokpye
Paintings in Tyokpye is an example of paintings in the late Pegan period that artists drew large human figures. The face clearly bends down. Empty space is filled with many double curves. This is different from the early Pegan. However, several features such as hot-shading colors and drawing of artificial trees still follow Pala traditions.
PaintingPhyathat : Mural in Tyokpye
Paintings in Tyokpye is an example of Phyathat or multi-tiered building in the late Pegan art. This may reflect the lwooden architecture of Pegan that has been lost. Phyathat is considered a place for the Lord Buddha or the king. It appeared in Pegan period and has been in exietence until Mandalay.
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.
