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Temples Of Gold: Seven Centuries Of Thai Buddhist Paintings
by Leksukhum, Santi
About This Book
This ground-breaking study of the history and meaning of the lively murals which are an important aspect of many Thai temples is delightfully complemented by 16 colour photographs. The history of schools of the paintings are traced to the mid-19th century. The sources of inspiration, methods and iconography are described and discussed. The remarkable photographs enable the murals to be understood and appreciated in a way impossible for the temple visitor. With bibliography and glossary.
* Actual charges are made in Singapore Dollars (SGD). SGD1.00 = US$0.77
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