Oblique structure in Thai traditional mural painting during the early Rattanakosin period: a composition analysis
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This paper examines the oblique structure in Thai traditional painting during the Early Rattanakosin Era. Using a combination of art historical analysis by analyzing the use of oblique structure in Thai traditional painting by chronological approach and formalist techniques, the study aims to identify and analyze the distinctive features of oblique composition in Thai painting from this period. The paper draws on a wide range of primary sources, including surviving examples of Early Rattanakosin painting, contemporary texts on Thai art, and relevant historical records. Through its analysis, the study sheds new light on the role of oblique structure in Thai traditional painting, its significance as a formal element, and its relationship to broader aesthetic and cultural trends in the Early Rattanakosin Period. Ultimately, this research provides a deeper understanding of Thai art history and contributes to the ongoing discourse on the formal and cultural dimensions of oblique structure in painting.
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