ARCHITECTURE OF VIETNAM AND LAOS

China

North of Vietnam

Laos and Cambodia

West of Vietnam

Vietnamese materials

Bamboo, Wood, Stone, Brick, Ceramic, and Tiles

Colder

Climate in Vietnam is _______ than other tropical countries

Communism

No state religion (They don’t promote religion) (of Vietnam)

Mahayana Buddhism

religion in Vietnam

French

Vietnam was colonized by the _________

Hong Bang, Thuc, and Trieu Dynasties

Ancient Periods of Vietnam

Chinese Domination

Imperial Period of Vietnam (History of War) (Military Architecture)

North and South

Vietnam was divided into 2 republics which managed their differences.

Vietnam’s Architectural Character

Memorize at your own risk

• Symmetrical

• Religious influenced

• Chinese Influenced

• Integrated into Natural Setting

Chua

Vietnam’s Pagoda

Laos

Under the French colony, it was known as Indochina.

Mekong River Basin

Laos centers on the ________

China

North of Laos

Cambodia

South of Laos

Vietnam

East of Laos

Thailand

West of Laos

Landlocked

Laos is a __________ country

Wood and Bamboo

(Of Laos) ______ and ______ are used for traditional houses.

Brick and Stucco

(Of Laos) ______ and _______ for Temples and Monasteries

Theravada Buddhist

Majority of Laos Religion

Communist

Laos is the 2nd ________ Country in terms of religion

lowland Lao

The national culture of Laos is dominated by Theravada Buddhist and the culture of the ________. Classical music, dance and literature are strongly influenced by the Hindu epics, particularly the Ramayana. and are like Thai and Khmer court forms.

Laotian People’s Revolutionary Party

Laos is one of the last bastions of communism along with Cuba, North Korea, Vietnam and China. The country is formally under the control of the _______________ (LPRP).

French

Laos was also colinized by the _______

French, Buddhist, and Traditional Lao Influences

Architectural Character of Laos was influenced by ______, _______, and _______

Ventiane, Luang Prabang, and Xieng Khuang

3 Styles of Laotian Architecture

Vientiane Style

Features a large veranda with heavy columns, an ornamented, overhanging roof, carved wood porticos and a carved wood shade along the top of the veranda, often with half-bird, half human kinnari against a background of stylized foliage.

northern Siamese Lanna

Luang Prabang Style is similar to the __________ style.

Luang Prabang Style

It features a roof that is very pointed and steep at the top and gradually flares and is almost horizontal at the bottom and often almost touches the ground.

hen protecting her chicks

The Lao sometimes say these roofs of Luang Prabang Style resemble to the wings of a ___________. Many wats have gold-leaf-covered doors and outer walls.

Xieng Khuang Style

Architectural style in northern Laos, of which relatively few examples remain, features a multiple-level platform and a roof that sweeps low and wide and usually isn’t tiered.

whitewashed

The Thai Lu style (Xieng Khuang Style) features _________ stucco walls, small windows, two or three-ired roofs, curved pediments and naga lintels over the doors and steps.

Thai Lu stupas

________ are typically gilded and octagonal in shape of are covered with Thai Lu fabrics.

Luang Prabang

Royal Capital at the mountainous region along the Mekong river

Buddhist Temples

The complex, Royal Capital includes _________, monasteries and the village

Lao and European

Luang Prabang features a fusion of ____ Architecture and ________ influences

That

Laotian ‘Stupa’

That Pathum

Watermelon Shaped That

Wat Xieng Thong

A Laotian Temple

Pha That Luang

A Laotian That