This elegant, large format book is a cutting edge resource for anyone who wants to understand why the decoration, decor, and architecture of Thailand are being picked up around the world. From the glittering chedis of Bangkok's Central Palace to the rustic simplicity of village dwellings, Classic Thai showcases some of the country's finest interiors--both contemporary and ancient. The authors trace the development of Thai architectural styles and motifs in both royal and religious buildings throughout history. With an emphasis on wooden homes and the utilization of the country's finest furniture, art, and artifacts, the book concludes with a stunning selection of exquisite, uniquely Thai art objects, from Buddha images to lacquerware and gold and silver jewelry.
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Acharn Phuthorn Bhumadhon is a lecturer in the college of Humanities and Social Sciences at Rajabhat Institute Thepsatri, Lopburi Province, Thailand. He is also the curator of the Somdet Phra Narai National Museum at the Narai Ratchaniwet Palace, Lopburi.Virginia de Crocco is a long-time Bangkok resident and Secretary of the Siam Society. She is a specialist in the ceramics in and from Myanmar. "
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Enhanced appreciation for Thailand,
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I wish I had owned this book before my month long visit to Thailand three years ago. I received this book as a Christmas gift last year and really appreciated the insight it provides concerning the history, culture, and style of Thailand. Not only is it a gorgeous book with wonderful pictures but it also helped me to better understand Thai culture and style. It really helped me to better appreciate my experiences in Thailand.
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This is the perfect book for those who like some substance to their form. The writing is wonderful - I felt like I took a trip through time and through Thailand. The photos are beautiful as well because they aren't just the standard head-on shots, but interesting details and angles.
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By Connie Hsu (Hong Kong China) - See all my reviews
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Having bought a large number of architectural books on Thailand, I can validate that this is the best so far. It is a well written book and definitely worth purchasing. I definitely recommend it for whoever has a passion for the decorative arts and for plain class Thai architecture. Definitely a gem.
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Many would argue that the most enduring icon of Thai style and design is the traditional Thai house. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pha sin, manuscript cabinet, main sitting room Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
King Rama, Chiang Mai, Jim Thompson, King Narai the Great, Bangkok National Museum, King Mongkut, Mount Sumeru, Sri Lankan, Hinayana Buddhism, Nakorn Si Thammarat, Lord Buddha, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Wat Rajaburana, Hinayana Buddhist, King Chulalongkorn, Muu Phra Mahamontien, Phra Thinang Chakri Mahaprasat, Khun Tula, Phra Thinang Dusit Mahaprasat, Princess Chumbhot, Tula Bunnag, Vessantara Jataka, Wat Phumin New!
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Many would argue that the most enduring icon of Thai style and design is the traditional Thai house. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pha sin, manuscript cabinet, main sitting room Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
King Rama, Chiang Mai, Jim Thompson, King Narai the Great, Bangkok National Museum, King Mongkut, Mount Sumeru, Sri Lankan, Hinayana Buddhism, Nakorn Si Thammarat, Lord Buddha, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Wat Rajaburana, Hinayana Buddhist, King Chulalongkorn, Muu Phra Mahamontien, Phra Thinang Chakri Mahaprasat, Khun Tula, Phra Thinang Dusit Mahaprasat, Princess Chumbhot, Tula Bunnag, Vessantara Jataka, Wat Phumin New!
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- American Buildings and Their Architects: Volume 2: Technology and the Picturesque: The Corporate and the Early Gothic Styles (Oxford Paperbacks) by William H. Pierson Jr. in Back Matter
- Textiles and the Tai Experience in Southeast Asia by Mattiebelle Gittinger in Back Matter
- Thai Style by William Warren in Back Matter
- Handwoven Textiles of South-East Asia by Sylvia Fraser-Lu in Back Matter
- Naga: Cultural Origins in Siam and the West Pacific by Sumet Jumsai in Back Matter
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