SOUTHEAST ASIAN

Laos

The only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Their arts are influenced by Theravada Buddhism and Hinduism.

Phya Vat

16th century in Vientiane. Although renovation completely altered the appearance of the sculpture, and it no longer resembles a Lao Buddha.

Phra Keo

Means "The Emerald Buddha."

Phra Keo

It serves as the palladium of the Kingdom of Thailand, and resides at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Phra Phutta Butsavarat

It is carved from a solid block of jade and also enshrined in its own chapel at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Laotian Art

Vat Manorom

Laotian Art

Phra Bang

Laotian Art

Phya Vat

Laotian Art

Phra Keo

Laotian Art

Phra Phutta Butsavarat

Pak Ou Caves

A magnificent group of caves accessible only by boat known for impressive Buddhist and Lao style sculptures carved into the cave walls.

Luang Prabang

Pak Ou Caves is accessible only by boat about two hours upstream from the center of this.

Thai Art

Were primarily Buddhist and Royal Art depicting subjects in two dimensions without perspective.

Thai Art

The primary technique of composition involved apportioning areas, isolating main elements with space transformers, eliminating intermediate ground and perspective.

Comado Feroci

A sculptor known as the "Father of Thai Modern Art" who made the Victory Monument.

Silpa Bhirasi

Thai name of Comado Feroci.

Chalermchai Kositpipat

Is a visual artist. His works have been exhibited worldwide and known for his use of Buddhist imagery in his art.

Prasat Hin Phimal

Is one of the famous architecture in Thailand build between 11th-12th century.

Sukhothai Kingdom

Buddha images of the Sukhotha period which is 14th century are elegant with sinuous bodies and slender oval faces.

Thai Art

Prasat Hin Phimal

Thai Art

Sukhothai Kingdom

Thai Art

Walking Buddha Post

cambodian Art

They have a rich history dating back centuries that us heavily influenced by India and in turn influencing Thailand and Laos.

Khmer Art

The most famous period of Cambodian art.

Khmer Sculpture

It refers to the stone sculptures of the Khmer Empire which ruled a territory centered in modem Cambodia from the 9th to the 13th century.

Angkor

The most celebrated examples Khmer Sculpture are found here.

Angkor

This is the empire's seat.

Ikat Technique

Type of cambodian weaving that produces patterned fabric and is quite complex.

Uneven Twill

Type of cambodian weaving that provides employment for many rural women.

Uneven Twill

This is unique to Cambodia.

Basket Weaving

Tbanh kantrak

Basket Weaving

Type of cambodian non-textile weaving that most are made of thinly cut bamboo.

Mat Weaving

Tbanh kantuel

Mat Weaving

Type of cambodian non-textile weaving that is common seasonal occupation.

Mats

These are commonly laid out for guests and are important building materials for homes.

Wicker and Rattan Crafts

Tbanh kanchoeu

Wicker and Rattan Crafts

Type of cambodian non-textile weaving that is made from dryandra trees are also significant.

Cambodian Art

Lacquerware

Cambodian Art

Tbanh kantrak or Basket Weaving

Cambodian Art

Tbanh kantuel or Mat Weaving

Cambodian Art

Tbanh kanchoeu or Wicker and Rattan Crafts

Cambodian Art

Ikat Technique

Cambodian Art

Uneven Twill

Krama

The traditional check scarves worn universally by Cambodians that are made of cotton.

Sampot

Wrap skirts in Cambodia

Pidan

Pictorial tapestries in Cambodia.

Ceramics

Cambodian pottery traditions date to 5000 BCE and these were mostly used for domestic purposes such as holding food and water.

Blacksmithing

Archeological finds near Angkorian sites in the former Khmer empire have suggested a wide variety and quality of of this.

Silversmithing

This was made into a variety of items, including weaponry, coins, ceremonial objects used in funerary and religious rituals, and betel boxes.

Silver Pagoda

The best known surviving cambodian murals are found here.

Wat Murals

In the last decade, this have seen a resurgence but Cambodia's surviving older murals are generally more refined and detailed.

Angkor Wat

The most famous cambodian architecture.

Bayon Temple

The cambodian architecture of mysterious smiling

Angkor Thom

The impressive cambodian architecture

Preah Vihear Temple

The charming cambodian architecture

Royal Palace

The shining cambodian architecture

Indonesian Art

Dayak longhouse

Indonesian Art

Borobudur Temple

Indonesian Art

Prambanan Temple

Kenyah Dayak Longhouse

Indonesian architecture that is not just the focal point of a village but it represents the village itself.

Borobudur Temple

Indonesian architecture that is notable for its hundreds of meters of relief sculpture which tells the story of Buddha's life and illustrates his teachings.

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The Borobudur Temple in Central Java originally housed this number of statues of the seated Buddha.

Prambanan Temple

Indonesian architecture that is a 9th century temple complex near Borobudur and one of the oldest and largest Hindu temples in Southeast Asia.

Prambanan Temple

Indonesian architecture that complex consists of eight main shrines and surrounded by 224 smaller ones.

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The complex consists of this number of main shrines and surrounded by 224 smaller ones.

Notable

Is the relief sculpture at the Borobudur temple in central Java.

Qu'ran

This is the central religious text of Islam believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God or Allah.

Indonesian Calligraphy

This is mostly based on the Qur'an and is used as decoration in Islam which forbids naturalistic depictions.

Pettakere Cave

The oldest known cave paintings are more than 44,000 years old found in Maros, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Balinese Art

Is a Hindu-Javanese origin developed by artisans of the Majapahit Kingdom who expanded to Bali in the late 13th century.

Kamasan Klungkung

This village was the center of classical Balinese art.

Ketut Ginarsa

Artist of Cockfighting

Batubulan for their stone carvings

A highly developed although informal Baroque folk art that combines the peasants liveliness with the refinement of classicism of Hinduistic Java, but free conservative prejudiceand with a new vitality fired by the exuberance of the demonic spirit of the tropical primitive.

Mas for their wood carvings

Celuk for gold and silversmiths

Vietnamese Art

Is one of the oldest cultures in Southeast Asia, with a rich heritage dating back to prehistoric times, including silk painting, sculpture, pottery, ceramics, woodblock prints, architecture, music, dance, and theatre.

Dong Son Drums

A type of ancient bronze drum created by the Dông Son culture in the Red River Delta.

Nguyen dynasty

During this period, there was a renewed focus on ceramics and porcelain art.

Ly Dynasty

Ancient architecture in Vietnam dates back to this period.

Ly dynasty

Period that opened the new change for architecture during developing feudal state.

Vietnamese Calligraphy

This had a long history in Vietnam, previously using Chinese characters along with chu nom.

Quốc ngữ

A Lunar New Year banner written in Vietnamese calligraphy.

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The Quran is organized into how many chapters