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The identity and design of thai tradition paintings
Author(s)
Seviset, Somchai
Louhapensan, Chaturong
Date Issued
January 1, 2014
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
“Kranok” mostly are inspired by the application from natural shapes such as lotus shape, floral species, climber creeping plants or various animals especially animals in the fairy tales. “Kranok” which previously had the meaning of a Thai Painting but later this was used to call another tradition paining which was believed to be applied from the shape of a lotus. Considered as a Thai Tradition Painting Model which is an important base of the Thai Tradition Painting inclusive of the model and steps of drawing the painting and the application into a variety of paintings in the same structure but with different paintings such as one “Kranok”, Three “Kanok”s, Bai Thes “Kranok”s. Afterwards there was a development of the models of the painting which were different according to the ages or periods with characteristic identities with the inspiration from nature as well. Thai Traditional Ancient Showcase/Cabinet/Cupboard in the past used many divisions of Traditional Thai Crafts craftsmen to brainstorm the creation whereby each division craftsman would be with different skills and techniques of design, Thai significant divisions of craftsmen are such as wood carding, lacquer work and mother of pearl inlay.
Citation
Advanced Materials Research, 1028, 327-332, 2014