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Thailand is located at the meeting point of the two great cultural systems of Asia - Chinese and India. In everyday life, Chinese culture has mixed very well with the Thai, whereas in Thai court culture, which has been based mainly on Buddhism and Brahmanism, India has exerted a strong influence.
Thai painting is mostly confined to mural painting inside Buddhist temples and palaces. They are idealistic and the themes frequently depicted are those related to Buddhism, such as the Buddha's life stories, stories of the three worlds (heaven, earth and hell), and also those concerning customs and traditions. The subjects of the paintings reflect different purposes; to beautify and dignify the places of worship, to promote Buddhism, and to educate people through pictures.
Architecture Apart from the royal palace buildings, classical Thai architecture can be found in monastic monuments - pagodas and temples - which have been the focal points of Thai community activities for centuries. Admitting India, Khmer and other influences such as Chinese and Burmese, Thai architects developed their own distinctive style of sloping multitiered rooftops and soaring pointed towers, intricately ornamented with carved wood and stucco, gilded lacquer work, mother of pearl inlay, Chinese porcelain fragments and color glass mosaic. Under the tropical sun, these buildings give out an artistic harmony of flamboyance and serenity. |
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