"Wooden plaques depicting the life of Buddha or his religious teachings were often hung on the walls of Burmese temples. The panels were hand-carved in deep relief from hardwoods and then colored with paints made from various natural dyes, minerals, and extracts. They vary greatly in quality from temple to temple, according to the wealth of the congregation and the skill of the carver employed in making them. The best are sophisticated works of Buddhist art uniquely combining painting and sculpture. Today, carved teaching panels are being replaced by large mural paintings...
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20th Century Burmese Teak Contemporary Art