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Myanmar Buddhist Imagery by Denis Lepage: The Story Behind the Book
Myanmar Buddhist Imagery by Denis Lepage is a comprehensive guide to Burmese Buddhist art and Buddha images from Myanmar. Created through years of research, travel and collaboration with Burmese scholars, the book explores the history, styles and evolution of Myanmar Buddhist sculpture across different periods. With thousands of photographs and a clear classification system, it offers collectors, scholars and enthusiasts a valuable reference for understanding Burmese Buddha i

Denis Lepage
Sep 168 min read


Miniature Bronze Statuettes Depicting the Life of the Buddha: Burmese Narrative Bronzes and Relic Chambers
Discover Burmese miniature bronze statuettes depicting the life of the Buddha, from the Dipankara prophecy and Nativity to the Great Departure and hair cutting. Learn about their role as votive offerings in Buddhist relic chambers.

Denis Lepage
Sep 138 min read


Mon Hariphunchai Buddhist Art: Origins, Style and Influence on Lanna
Discover the history and distinctive style of Mon Hariphunchai Buddhist art from Lamphun, including Dvaravati, Khmer and Pala influences, vajrasana Buddhas and its role in the birth of Lanna art.

Denis Lepage
Sep 128 min read


Arakan Buddhist Art: The Mahamuni Tradition, the Three Buddhas and the Fortress Temples of Mrauk-U
Discover the fascinating world of Arakanese Buddhist art, from the sacred Mahamuni Buddha and the cult of Kassapa, Gautama and Maitreya to the distinctive bronzes and fortress-like temples of Mrauk-U. Shaped by centuries of trade, warfare and cultural exchange, Arakan developed one of the most original traditions of Buddhist sculpture in Myanmar.

Denis Lepage
Sep 112 min read


U Thong Buddhas: From Khmer Influence to the Birth of Early Ayutthaya Art
Discover the fascinating world of U Thong Buddhist sculpture, a pivotal tradition that emerged in central Thailand between the ancient Dvaravati and Khmer/Lopburi traditions and the rise of Ayutthaya. Explore the distinctive features of U Thong Buddhas and how Khmer influence was transformed into one of the foundations of early Thai Buddhist art.

Denis Lepage
Aug 279 min read


Lanna bronze Buddha Lion type 1
The famous Lion Type 1 Buddha has long fascinated collectors and scholars of Lanna art. Explore the changing interpretation of these distinctive northern Thai bronzes, from their early classification as ancient masterpieces to the more complex understanding of their historical development.

Denis Lepage
Aug 152 min read
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