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    Thailand has a rich artistic tradition that has evolved significantly over time. [1] Traditional Thai art focused mainly on Buddhist religious artworks created with natural pigments. [2] King Chulalongkorn modernized Thailand in the late 19th century and brought in Western influences, changing the subjects and styles of art. [3] Silpa Bhirasri established the first school of fine arts and influenced generations of Thai artists, helping the country develop a modern art scene that blended Western techniques with Thai themes and materials.

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    Thailand has a rich artistic tradition that has evolved significantly over time. [1] Traditional Thai art focused mainly on Buddhist religious artworks created with natural pigments. [2] King Chulalongkorn modernized Thailand in the late 19th century and brought in Western influences, changing the subjects and styles of art. [3] Silpa Bhirasri established the first school of fine arts and influenced generations of Thai artists, helping the country develop a modern art scene that blended Western techniques with Thai themes and materials.

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    Thailand has a rich artistic tradition that has evolved significantly over time. [1] Traditional Thai art focused mainly on Buddhist religious artworks created with natural pigments. [2] King Chulalongkorn modernized Thailand in the late 19th century and brought in Western influences, changing the subjects and styles of art. [3] Silpa Bhirasri established the first school of fine arts and influenced generations of Thai artists, helping the country develop a modern art scene that blended Western techniques with Thai themes and materials.

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    THAILAND

    Cao, Del Castillo, Sauler, Laguardia, Lizares, Vinuya


    overview
    - Land of the Free; Thai = free; formerly Siam
    - Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia to
    have never been colonized
    - Constitutional Monarchy: Prime Minister serves as
    head of a parliamentary government and a hereditary
    king functions as head of state
    - 95% of the population are Buddhist
    pre-modern/traditional art
    - Mainly religious artworks
    - Public funds invested on temples because this was
    the highest merit-making a Buddhist could perform
    in his life
    - Executed miniatures or model images of Buddha
    reflecting the very essence of faith
    - Conveyed: Behaviors of humans and their inner
    nature (emotions such as love, greediness, anger,
    and mercy); between the people and their enironment,
    both in natural scenes and in man-made construction;
    beliefs beyond reality especially the scenes showing
    life in hell
    - Primary pigments: scarlet lake, yellow ochre,
    ultramarine blue, pipe-clay white, pot black
    modernization in thailand
    King Chulalongkorn (Rama V; r. 1868-1910)
    - Known for his reforms and modernization of Thai
    land; Introduced Western culture, politics, and tech
    - Responsible for saving Thailand from colonization
    through diplomatic relations with heads of states
    - Brought in foreigners who were professionals in
    different fields (nation-building)
    Modern Life & Art
    - Scientific and mechanical progress increased the
    standard of living
    - Remodeled and created new tastes because of
    dramatic change in scenery (buildings, cars, clothing,
    roads, etc.)
    - Portraiture was intoduced; homes were decorated
    - Art imports and foreigners working in Thailand
    influenced style
    - Construction of public/private buildings over temples
    - Education included fundamental and universal
    subjects; increased mental capacity of people
    Silpa Bhirasri/Corrado Feroci
    - Father of modern art in Thailand
    - Italian farang invited by King Chulalongkorn
    - Fine Arts Department; royal sculptor: Monument of
    Democracy, Monument of Victory, etc.
    - Founded Silpakorn University: School of Fine Arts
    - Founded the National Art Exhibition (annual event)
    western influence on thai art
    Education Using Western Art Books
    - Universality of concepts; Western art critics said to be
    hypnotizing Thai students; Results in lack of
    individual character
    - Lack of financial support prevented publishing of
    Eastern art books
    Styles and Techniques
    - A variety of styles have been formed, suggesting a
    struggle for individual character
    modern art in thailand
    - Artists are mostly graduates of Silpakorn University
    and have continued further studies abroad
    - Examples: Fua Haripitak, Tawee Nandakwang,
    Sawasdi Tantisuk, Jitr Buabusaya
    - Styles range from Realism to Impressionism (use
    of color and form), to geometric cubism and abstract,
    and even a little of Surrealism. Artists learned to
    incorporate their own flair to existing Western styles
    through palette, brush strokes, subject matter, etc.
    contemporary art scene
    Overview
    - Combines both traditional and modern techniques
    - centered in Bangkok
    - Proliferation of several museums and galleries
    including: Museum of Contemporary Arts in
    Bangkok (MOCA), Silpa Bhirasri National Museum,
    Sombat Permpoon Gallery, etc.
    Art in the 90s-Present Time
    - Military coups, protest rallies; constant social unrest
    - Art is reflective of political and social changes
    - Focus on big issues; gender, identity, capitalism, etc.
    - Rise of installation art, performance art, film,
    photography, etc. --> new media
    - Globalization; art was limited locally because of
    censorship but many works were big hits aborad
    because of their provocative and edgy themes
    - The Office of Contemporary Art and Culture was
    established. It was in charge of sponsorships, work
    shops, and festivals, etc. that would help promote
    Thai art locally and abroad
    - Bronze, stucco, wood, ivory,
    stone, crystal
    - Bronze, wood, terra cotta
    past modern
    - For religious purposes,
    standard images of Buddha
    - Simplified, delicate outlines
    of the human body
    - Tempera, fresco, koi paper - Oil, water color, fresco
    - For religious purposes
    only; No vanishing point;
    No shadows; flat colors;
    Generalized landscapes
    - Scenes from everyday
    life; Realistic; Surrealist
    (present but uncommon);
    Impressionist; Portraits
    sculpture
    painting
    FUA HARIPITAK
    composition, 1956, oil
    TAWEE NANDAKWANG
    suwannee, 1956, oil
    JITR BUABUSAYA
    fuji vines arbor, 1946, oil
    SAWASDI TANTISUK
    koh samuy village, 1999,
    watercolor
    JIRAPAT TATSANASOMBOON
    composition, 1999, acrylic
    CHATCHAWAN AMSOMKID
    the aquarium, 2014, fiberglass
    KHIEN YIMSIRI
    harmony, 1959, bronze
    CHALERMCHAI KOSITPIPAT
    blessing of lord buddha, 2006
    acrylic
    PICHAI NIRAND
    the end, 1960, oil
    SAWASDI TANTISUK
    wat suhat, 1960, oil
    EXAMPLES OF MODERN AND
    CONTEMPORARY ART IN
    THAILAND

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