ARTA WEEK 15 (PPT)

Theravada Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism that is prevalent in Southeast Asia, including Laos, and emphasizes the original teachings of the Buddha.

Hinduism

A major religion that originated in the Indian subcontinent and has influenced the arts and culture of Southeast Asia, including Laos.

Ceramics

Objects made from clay that are shaped and fired at high temperatures, often used for practical or decorative purposes.

Lao music

Traditional music of Laos, which includes various instruments and styles.

Phra Keo (The Emerald Buddha)

A highly revered Buddha image that serves as the palladium of the Kingdom of Thailand and is housed in the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Phya Vat Phra Phutta Butsavarat

Another important Buddha image enshrined in its own chapel at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Pak Ou Caves

Magnificent caves near Luang Prabang, Laos, known for their impressive Buddhist and Lao style sculptures carved into the cave walls.

Mat weaving

The process of creating mats using natural materials such as bamboo or palm leaves.

Basket weaving

The process of creating baskets using materials such as bamboo or rattan.

Thai traditional arts

Various art forms in Thailand that have distinctive qualities and are easily distinguishable, such as traditional Thai paintings.

Corrado Feroci

Also known as Silpa Bhirasi, a sculptor considered the "Father of Thai modern art" who created the Victory Monument in Thailand.

Chalermchai Kositpipat

A visual artist known for his use of Buddhist imagery in his art, particularly in temple and palace architecture in Thailand.

Prasat Hin Phimai

A famous architectural site in Thailand built between the 11th and 12th centuries.

Sukhothai artists

Artists from the Sukhothai period in Thailand during the 14th century who tried to follow the canonical defining marks of a Buddha in their artwork.

Elephant

A national symbol of Thailand and a common motif in Thai art and culture, admired for their strength, endurance, and intelligence.

Thai crafts

Handicrafts produced in Thailand that reflect the creativity and ingenuity of the Thai people, often using natural materials like wicker, palm leaves, rattan, and coconuts.

Wood carving

The art of carving wood to create figurines or sculptural ornamentation, often using teak as a material.

Fruit carving

A traditional and highly cultivated art in Thailand, where fruits are intricately carved for decorative purposes.

Cambodian Art

Art that emerged from the combination of indigenous animistic beliefs and the Indian religions of Hinduism and Buddhism in Cambodia.

Textile weaving

The art of weaving silk and cotton fabrics in Cambodia, with techniques such as ikat and uneven twill.

Krama

Traditional check scarves worn by Cambodians, made of cotton and providing employment for rural women.

Basket weaving

The process of creating baskets using thinly cut bamboo, a common occupation in Cambodia.

Mat weaving

The process of creating mats using natural materials, commonly used for guests and as building materials for homes in Cambodia.

Lacquerware

Crafts made from dryandra trees, significant in Cambodian traditional art between the 12th and 16th centuries.

Ceramics

Pottery traditions in Cambodia dating back to 5000 BCE, mostly used for domestic purposes.

Blacksmithing

Wide variety and quality of blacksmithing in the former Khmer empire, with Khmer weapons being common among Khmer peasants.

Silversmithing

Centuries-old tradition of making silver items in Cambodia, including weaponry, coins, and ceremonial objects.

Stone-carving

Best-known stone carving in Cambodia adorns the temples of Angkor, renowned for their scale, richness, and detail.

Murals

Surviving murals in Cambodia, such as those at the Silver Pagoda and Wat Rajabo, showcase refined and detailed artwork.

Kite-making

Revived tradition of kite-making and kite-flying in Cambodia, popular throughout the country.

Architectures

Beautiful arts depicted as bas-reliefs on Khmer statues and temples, with a focus on temple design in the Angkor complex.

Angkor Thom

Impressive Cambodian architecture.

Bayon Temple

Cambodian architecture known for its mysterious smiling faces.

Angkor Wat

The most famous Cambodian architecture.

Royal Palace

Shining Cambodian architecture.

Preah Vihear Temple

Charming Cambodian architecture.

Indonesian art

Shaped by interaction between local indigenous customs and foreign influences, particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam.

Hindu-Buddhist sculpture and architecture

Rich tradition in Indonesia influenced by India from the 1st century CE onward.

Dayak longhouse

Imposing structures serving as the focal point of a village in Indonesia, featuring indigenous paint designs.

Relief sculpture at Borobudur

Hundreds of meters of relief sculpture at the temple of Borobudur in central Java, depicting the life of Buddha.

Prambanan Temple

9th-century Hindu temple complex in Southeast Asia, influenced by Indian architecture and featuring stone reliefs of the Ramayana.

Megalithic sculptures

Discovered in several sites in Indonesia, using wood and stone as materials.

Wood carvings

Well-developed art form in Indonesia, with refined wood carving cultures in various tribal arts and villages.

Quran

Central religious text of Islam, believed to be a revelation from God, written in classical Arabic literature.

Indonesian painting

The art of painting in Indonesia, which encompasses a wide variety of styles and themes.

Balinese paintings

Narrative images that depict scenes from Balinese legends and religious scripts.

Figurative art painting

The discovery of the oldest known figurative art painting, over 40,000 years old, found in the cave of Lubang Jeriji Saléh on the Indonesian Island of Borneo.

Wayang Kulit

A shadow puppet performance in Indonesia, often performed to mark important occasions.

Batik

A traditional Indonesian art form where wax is used to create designs on cloth.

Traditional Balinese painting

Paintings depicting various subjects, such as cockfighting and evil spirits in Indonesian mythology.

Balinese Art

The art of Hindu-Javanese origin that developed in Bali, with different periods and centers of artistic development.

Batubulan

Known for their stone carvings, a highly developed folk art combining liveliness and classicism.

Western artists in Bali

The influence of western artists on Balinese art in the 1920s and the modernization of traditional Balinese paintings.

Tie-dye art

A popular art form in Bali, involving the process of dyeing cloth to create vibrant patterns.

Vietnamese art

Art created in Vietnam or by Vietnamese artists, with a long and rich history.

Dong Son Drums

Ancient bronze drums created by the Dong Son culture in Vietnam.

Vietnamese Calligraphy

The art of calligraphy in Vietnam, previously using Chinese characters and now often using the Roman-character based Quoc Ngu.

Water puppetry

A traditional Vietnamese art form performed over a body of water.

Silk painting

A popular art form in Vietnam, where painting is done on silk to create a mystical atmosphere.

Lacquer art

A uniquely Vietnamese painting medium that produces unparalleled depth, often used for decorations