Visitors to the Museum of Buddhist art is usually recommended to start his tour in an annex to the main building that houses the Kuan Yin Palace and Museum which displays statues of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. The courtyard outside the museum features miniature wooden palaces housing Chinese deities six.

The main theme of the Museum of Buddhist art, however, is top-eight rooms in the main building displaying Buddha statues, sculptures and figurines of various kingdoms that have an impact on Thai art and culture.

The various schools of Buddhist art of each era mixed with the above and adds his distinctive touch. Detailed explanations are provided for the Buddha statues, their characteristics, different postures and subtle variations in the folds of clothing.

The museum is a source of knowledge for the researcher of Buddhist art and sculptures of Buddha. Visitors looking for an overview of an important aspect of Thai culture, this museum would be interesting too.

Buddhist art of the various kingdoms displayed at the Museum of Buddhist Art

Dvaravati art (6? 11 centuries)

Dvaravati basa art culture in the United Kingdom of Dvaravati Nakhon Phahom center in Thailand, set up by the Monday of Burma. The work of Buddhist art of this period is based in southern India and Sri Lanka models.

Srivijaya art (7? 14th Centuries)

The Srivijaya kingdom covered Sumatra, Java, peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand to Surat Thani and Nakhon Sri Thammarat. The art of this time to a rich mix of Indian, Khmer, Sri Lanka, Java and Sumatra cultures.

Khmer art (11th-19th centuries)

6? 14th centuries, the Khmer Empire in Cambodia, a kingdom in northeastern Thailand and Laos (Isarn). Khmer art was to have a lasting legacy in the work of Buddhist art for centuries to come.

Myanmar Arts (11-19 centuries)

Burmese art evolved from various ethnic groups in ancient Burmese kingdom of Bagan. The Burmese, Mon, Arakan, Tai Yai kingdoms developed Buddhist art during their respective reigns. All these groups have had an influence on Thai art.

Art of Sukhothai (13? 15th Centuries)

Art flourished in the Kingdom of Sukhothai during the reign of King Ramkhamhaeng. Sukhothai art classic Khmer influence and established its unique style.

Ayuthaya art (1350? 1767)

Ayuthaya on art exhibitions at the Museum of Buddhist Art represents the longest period in Thai art. Pre-Ayuthaya art was a combination of Khmer art of the Bayon period (the Bayon temple, Cambodia) and Dvaravati art, a mixture is known as U Thong Art.

The creation of a product, a mixture of Ayuthaya and Sukhothai Khmer styles, evolving gradually into its own character in the 16th century.

Lanna art (ages 13-20)

The Lanna kingdom (Land of a Million Fields) was established by King Mengrai in northern Thailand in 1296. Pure Lanna art developed when the kingdom was independent. Lanna was Myanmar, and then under the rule of rule Thailand. The Buddha statues during these periods had their differences.

Lan Xang art (14? 18th centuries)

The Kingdom of Lan Xang (Land of a Million Elephants) was founded by King Fah Ngum in the 14th century after the fall of Sukhothai. The kingdom today covered parts of Laos and northern Thailand. King Fah Ngum made Buddhism the state religion and started an art form that has also left its mark on Buddhist art.

Thonburi art (1767? 1782)

Thonburi had a brief period as the kingdom Dur