Crowned and jeweled Buddha sitting on an elephant throne; circa 1890; Art Institute of Chicago (USA)
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Art of Myanmar refers to visual art created in Myanmar (Burma). Ancient Burmese art was influenced by India and China, and was often religious in nature, ranging from Hindu sculptures in the Thaton Kingdom to Theravada Buddhist images in the Sri Ksetra Kingdom.[1] The Bagan period saw significant developments in many art forms from wall paintings and sculptures to stucco and wood carving.[1] After a dearth of surviving art between the 14th and 16th century,[2] artists created paintings and sculptures that reflect the Burmese culture.[3] Burmese artists have been subjected to government interference and censorship, hindering the development of art in Myanmar.[4] Burmese art reflects the central Buddhist elements including the mudra, Jataka tales, the pagoda, and Bodhisattva.[5]
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^Raymond, Catherine (1 May 2009). "Shan Buddhist Art on the Market: What, Where and Why?" (PDF). Contemporary Buddhism. 10 (1): 141–157. doi:10.1080/14639940902916219. S2CID 144490936.
^Ching, Isabel (1 July 2011). "Art from Myanmar: Possibilities of Contemporaneity?". Third Text. 25 (4): 431–446. doi:10.1080/09528822.2011.587688. S2CID 142589816.
^"Introduction and history of Buddhism & Burmese Art in Burma". www.burmese-buddhas.com. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
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