Arts of Vietnam, Myanmar, and Laos PDF

Arts of Vietnam, Myanmar, and Laos  Vietnam Officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV) It is the world's fifteenth-most populous country. Its capital is Hanoi and its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City (commonly referred to by its former name, Saigon).  Arts of Vi...

Arts of Vietnam, Myanmar, and Laos  Vietnam Officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV) It is the world's fifteenth-most populous country. Its capital is Hanoi and its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City (commonly referred to by its former name, Saigon).  Arts of Vietnam Sculpture  Sculpture Vietnamese sculpture has been heavily influenced by the three traditional religions, Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, which come from neighboring countries China and India. Examples of early Vietnamese sculpture can be found in common houses, Ceramics  Ceramics Vietnamese ceramics refers to ceramic art and pottery as a form of Vietnamese art and industry. Vietnamese pottery and ceramics has a long history spanning back to thousands of years ago, including long before Chinese domination, as archeological evidence  Types of Vietnamese Ceramics Bát Tràng Bát Tràng porcelain and pottery is a type of ceramics made in the village of Bát Tràng, now merged into suburban Hanoi. Chu Đậu Chu Đậu ceramics, in the Nam Sách county east of Hanoi, was discovered in 1983, which led to a series of excavations being conducted there from 1986 to 1991. An'nan An'nan wares ( 安南 焼 ), which were exported to Japan and used in Japanese tea ceremony although the high-footed bowls were originally used for food. Dong Son also called Heger Type I drum), is a type of ancient bronze drum created by the Đông Sơn culture that existed in the Red River Delta. Architecture  Architecture the architectural style used in Vietnam through the process of historical development and the absorption and integration of regional and international architectures. Vietnamese architecture is reflected in the works from đình, shrines, temples, nhà thờ họ, citadels, palaces and housing architecture.  Different Architecture s in Vietnam Van Mieu a temple dedicated to Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple was built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Lý Thánh Tông, and it hosted the Imperial Academy, Vietnam's first national university, from 1076 to 1779. Imperial City a walled enclosure within the citadel of the city of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty. It contains the palaces that housed the imperial family, as well as shrines, gardens, and villas for mandarins. One Pillar Pagoda formally belongs to an architecture complex called Diên Hựu tự which means 'pagoda of extended blessings'. The pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in the central Ba Đình district, Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.  Perfume Pagoda a group of temples and caves in the rocks of the limestone mountain Huong Tich Son (Mount of Fragrances). Most of the cave temples were built in the 17th century. It is considered as one of the most important complexes of temples in Vietnam. Silk Painting  Silk Painting Vietnamese silk painting is a treasured art form that encompasses centuries of cultural heritage and artistic expression. Rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving, Vietnamese silk art has captivated audiences with its fluid lines, harmonious colors, and intricate details.  Water Puppetry Water Puppetry a Vietnamese tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition. Myanmar Myanmar  officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (also known as Burma)  The country’s capital city is Naypyidaw.  Arts of Myanmar Tapestry Tapestry  a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs Tapestry  Myanmar Tapestry is the genuine Myanmar handicraft. It is gold embroidery and we called ‘Shwe-Chi-Htoe in Burmese. It has flourished since a thousand years ago. The earliest record is Pyu Period of around 800 AD  Wood Carving Wood Carving  Wood carving is one of Myanmar’s iconic handicrafts, with detailed sculptures of Buddhas alongside decorated chairs and tables lining the stores of artists throughout the country. Gold Leaf Gold Leaf  Gold leaf is a type of metal leaf, thin sheets of real gold. It is also called gold foil or gold leafing. Myanmar Silk Myanmar Silk  Ancient Burma was world renowned for fabrics made out of silk. Silk weaving is one of the countries’ main professions even today. Umbrella Umbrella  Hti a Burmese language word meaning umbrella, is the name of the finial ornament that tops almost all Burmese pagodas. The umbrella is an auspicious symbol in Buddhism and Laos Laos officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR or LPDR. The capital is Vientiane. The official language of Laos is Lao, although various foreign languages have often been used by the elite. Arts of Laos Arts of Laos The visual, dramatic, musical, and literary arts of Laos draw primarily from religious and local traditional sources. Theravada Buddhism and Hinduism have been major influences on the cultural and intellectual life of Laos. Textile in Laos Textile Weaving is the dominant form of artistic cultural expression in Laos. Lao mothers will often pass on their weaving skills to their daughters as a sign of eligibility for marriage. Central Laos is known for natural indigo dyes and diamond patterns which symbolize the protective scales of the mythical naga. Handicraft Handicraft The Laotians have a variety of regional and rural art forms, including weaving, basketmaking, wood and ivory carving, silverwork, and goldwork. There are a number of musical instruments that are characteristic of the rural Lao as well as the midland and upland minority communities. Pottery Pottery Laos has a well developed clay and ceramic pottery-making tradition. One finds entire village dedicated to creating clay objects, using age old method and traditions with pottery- making as the main source of income for the family. Sculpture Phra Bang The Phra Bang (also written Phrabang, and which literally means "delicate Buddha") is the mystical national emblem of this country. It is a statue 83cm high, covered in gold leaf. The Phra Bang is considered as a symbol of the right to rule Laos. Architectu re Architecture Laos’ architecture gracefully combines a variety of styles, creating buildings that are both internationally inspired and uniquely Lao. Laos’ Buddhist pagodas combine geometric shapes and straight lines with gentle curves, making for distinctive Types of Temple Constructi on style Luang Prabang reflects the exceptional fusion of Lao traditional architecture and 19th and 20th century European colonial style buildings. Vientiane style features a large veranda with heavy columns, an ornamented, overhanging roof, carved wood porticos and a carved wood shade along the top of the veranda, often with half-bird, half human “kinnari” against Xieng Khouang features a multiple-level platform and a roof that sweeps low and wide and usually isn’t tiered. The Thai Lu style features whitewashed stucco walls, small windows, two or three-ired roofs, curved pediments and naga lintels