Thai Temples and Temple Murals
Author | : Rita Ringis |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 1990 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015018993264 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Thai Temples and Temple Murals by : Rita Ringis
Download or read book Thai Temples and Temple Murals written by Rita Ringis and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1990 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether set in the greenery of a remote village, or confined by the imposing commercialism of a city, the ornately embellished wood and stone Buddhist temples of Thailand express the vitality of the Buddhist faith in that land. This introductory volume discusses the evolution and significance of Thai temple architecture and murals, and describes the most famous and most frequently visited sites.