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Traditional Thai painting is a national characteristic passed
down from ancient times. It often depicts stories from the
Buddha9s life, the Ten Birth Tales, the Tri-Phum Cosmos,
or literary tales. Traditional Thai painting aims to ideally
portray forms with graceful or dynamic poses executed
with exquisite refinement. The primary purpose is to educate
people about Buddhism through the narratives depicted,
often adorning temple walls and viharas. The paintings
accentuate forms with flat, solid colors and incised lines to
define shapes or details. These incised lines also reflect the
stratification of social classes. The pigments used originate
from ancient wisdom, mostly derived from natural
sources, rendering the images in a two-dimensional style.
The exhibited painting depicts scenes from the Buddha9s
life. The upper section illustrates the Lord Buddha
delivering the Abhidhamma sermon to his mother in the
Tavatimsa heaven, with the god Indra also in attendance.
Below, the Mahosadha Jataka portrays the past life of
the Buddha, accumulating wisdom and intellect over
numerous existences, employing his sharp acumen to
negotiateand resolve various challenges. The lowest section
depicts foreign soldiers, often appearing in the Mahosadha
Jataka, symbolizing the use of wisdom to overcome
obstacles or wars. This painting employs tempera pigments
derived from natural materials and local binders like
tamarindkernel or tree sap adhesives.
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