Painting and Sculpture

Art of Myanmar

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. The Bagan period saw significant developments in many art forms, from wall paintings and sculptures to stucco and wood carving. After a dearth of surviving art between the 14th and 16th centuries, artists created paintings and sculptures that reflect Burmese culture. Burmese artists have been subjected to government interference and censorship, hindering the development of art in Myanmar. Burmese art reflects the central Buddhist elements including the mudra, Jataka tales, the pagoda, and Bodhisattva. Throughout Burmese history, religious art or the royal court were the source of virtually all of Myanmar's visual arts.

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See also

• ▸Freer Gallery of Art
• ▸Battle of Piercebridge
• ▸Dewing Woodward

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