The Charm Of Lanna Wood Carving
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The Charm Of Lanna Wood Carving
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Author : Nǣngnō̜i Pančhaphan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Charm Of Lanna Wood Carving written by Nǣngnō̜i Pančhaphan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Art, Thai categories.
On wood carving in northern Thailand.
The Buddha In Lanna
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Author : Angela S. Chiu
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2017-03-31
The Buddha In Lanna written by Angela S. Chiu and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-31 with Religion categories.
For centuries, wherever Thai Buddhists have made their homes, statues of the Buddha have provided striking testament to the role of Buddhism in the lives of the people. The Buddha in Lanna offers the first in-depth historical study of the Thai tradition of donation of Buddha statues. Drawing on palm-leaf manuscripts and inscriptions, many never previously translated into English, the book reveals the key roles that Thai Buddha images have played in the social and economic worlds of their makers and devotees from the fifteenth to twentieth centuries. Author Angela Chiu introduces stories from chronicles, histories, and legends written by monks in Lanna, a region centered in today’s northern Thailand. By examining the stories’ themes, structures, and motifs, she illuminates the complex conceptual and material aspects of Buddha images that influenced their functions in Lanna society. Buddha images were depicted as social agents and mediators, the focal points of pan-regional political-religious lineages and rivalries, indeed, as the very generators of history itself. In the chronicles, Buddha images also unified the Buddha with the northern Thai landscape, thereby integrating Buddhist and local conceptions of place. By comparing Thai Buddha statues with other representations of the Buddha, the author underscores the contribution of the Thai evidence to a broader understanding of how different types of Buddha representations were understood to mediate the “presence” of the Buddha. The Buddha in Lanna focuses on the Thai Buddha image as a part of the wider society and history of its creators and worshippers beyond monastery walls, shedding much needed light on the Buddha image in history. With its impressive range of primary sources, this book will appeal to students and scholars of Buddhism and Buddhist art history, Thai studies, and Southeast Asian religious studies.
Architecture Of Thailand
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Author : Nithi Sathāpitānon
language : en
Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
Release Date : 2012
Architecture Of Thailand written by Nithi Sathāpitānon and has been published by Editions Didier Millet this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Architecture categories.
Beginning with a history of the country and its cultural influences, this book describes and illustrates a range of structures, from Thai houses to elaborate temples and even crematoriums. It concludes with a look at contemporary Thai architecture and how traditional architecture practices have been adapted to suit modern needs.
The Soul Of Isan Wood Carving
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Author : Nǣngnō̜i Pančhaphan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
The Soul Of Isan Wood Carving written by Nǣngnō̜i Pančhaphan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Art categories.
Study on wood carving in northeastern Thailand.
Classic Thai
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Author : Chami Jotisalikorn
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-06-26
Classic Thai written by Chami Jotisalikorn and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-26 with Architecture categories.
With over 350 full-color photographs and in-depth text, Classic Thai showcases the finest interior design art and architecture of the Kingdom of Thailand. From the glittering chedis of Bangkok's Grand Palace to the rustic simplicity of village dwellings, Thailand offers a rich diversity of art, architecture and design. Classic Thai seeks to define the unique characteristics of Thai style, be it through the country's rich arts and crafts tradition, in its plentiful temples and palaces, or in a contemporary home. Photographed entirely on location, Classic Thai is an indispensable guide to the wonders of Thailand.
Things Thai
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Author : Tanistha Dansilp
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-03-13
Things Thai written by Tanistha Dansilp and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-13 with Art categories.
Things Thai presents over 60 different items from Thailand along with extensive cultural and historical background information. Each is a collectible in its own right, and has some cultural relevance or a story to tell. Each object, be it a work of art, an emblem or something more everyday, represents an aspect of Thai life. Some items are devotional objects inspired by Theravada Buddhism, others are representative of the strong crafts tradition in the country; some have distinctive Thai design motifs, such as the kanok flame and vegetal motifs, others are simply pieces of clothing or jewelry—but all have a distinct bearing on Thai customs and culture. Each item is photographed separately and detailed text explains its historical importance and cultural significance.
Historical Dictionary Of Thailand
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Author : May Kyi Win
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2005-10-04
Historical Dictionary Of Thailand written by May Kyi Win and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10-04 with History categories.
The second edition, which first provides an overview of the country in the introduction, traces the long and complicated history in the chronology and goes into much greater detail in the dictionary. Offering 64 new entries, as well as updates and revisions to older ones, the dictionary presents important persons, places, institutions, and more in an easily accessible resource. Significant recent events are discussed including the 1997-98 Thai economic crisis and its effects, reforms of the national government, and the growth in political roles of both businessman and other middle class members. In addition, the book updates basic information relative to population growth, urbanization, and industrialization of the economy. All this is topped off by a solid bibliography making this an essential reference tool.
Historical Dictionary Of Thailand
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Author : Gerald W. Fry
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2013-08-08
Historical Dictionary Of Thailand written by Gerald W. Fry and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-08 with History categories.
Throughout its history, Thailand has shown remarkable resiliency, adaptability, and creativity in responding to serious threats and crises, and this since much earlier times when it was known as Siam. This book, while focusing on the modern period, does reach back to ancient kingdoms but also shows the impressive rise to a modern democracy, although still endowed with a king, and even more impressively, an economic “tiger.” Moreover, it has become a prime tourist destination and is thus known to vast numbers of foreigners as a sort of “instant Asia.” The Historical Dictionary of Thailand, now in its third edition, covers this amazing story in various ways. First, the chronology traces the most significant events from year to year. The introduction then provides a good overview of the land and people, the history and traditions, and where it now seems to be heading. The dictionary, which by now has hundreds of detailed and cross-referenced entries, looks more closely at important persons, places, institutions and events as well as more generally its politics, economy, society, culture and religion. So this is an excellent reference work not only for scholars but many others who have visited the country and were fascinated by it.
Doris Duke
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Author : Nancy Tingley
language : en
Publisher: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Release Date : 2003
Doris Duke written by Nancy Tingley and has been published by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Art categories.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Doris Duke was one of the few Western collectors pursuing Thai artworks, and in 1961 she established the Foundation for Southeast Asian Art and Culture to increase Western recognition and appreciation of these works. By 1964 Miss Duke had acquired roughly 2,000 diverse pieces of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century art primarily from Thailand, Burma, and Laos, ranging from textiles, household furnishings, and jewelry to teak houses and massive statues. She began to display her collection in 1972 at Duke Farms, her large New Jersey estate, and she continued to travel and collect widely in Southeast Asia throughout that decade. Most of the work found in SEAAC is from Thailand, and Doris Duke strongly believed in the preservation of Thai art as a reflection of the people and culture from which it emerged. She worked for much of her life toward finding an effective way to share her knowledge and enthusiasm. Doris Duke: The Southeast Asian Art Collection honors her wish to bring greater public and scholarly attention to the excellent works she gathered. In addition, this beautiful book acknowledges the collection as an impressive whole before its dispersion to several major museums.
Accessions List South Asia
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Author : Library of Congress. Library of Congress Office, New Delhi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Accessions List South Asia written by Library of Congress. Library of Congress Office, New Delhi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with South Asia categories.