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sculptures in national monuments and governmental decorations
dominated Thai sculpture for a long time. When the Department of Fine Arts
organised the first National Art Exhibition in 1949, artists submitted their works
freely for competition and display. That year, the sculpture
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traditional forms without adhering to religious themes. By presenting everyday
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The photograph of original Musical Rhythm sculpture before casting in 1942
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