ARTS: Southeast Asian Sculpture and Architecture

Question 1

THAILAND

The shape of its face is still oval and on its head is a flame-like shape that protrudes. This classic figure has been the standard since the Sukhothai whether it is in a sitting position or on a standing position.

Answer 1

Buddha

SCULPTURE

Materials: stone and bronze
Color: white and silver-white, variation of brown, ochre

Question 2

Large golden temples and stupas with projecting roof and tall towers dominate Thailand’s landscape.

Answer 2

Sukhthai complex Thailand

ARCHITECTURE

The memorial of the old kingdom is one of Thailand’s cultural symbols.

Question 3

MALAYSIA

Series of floral and looped designs after the Islamic or Chinese motif

Answer 3

Golden statue of the Goddess Durga slaying Mahishasur

SCULPTURE

A minority of Hindus including Malay adherents continue to revere Hindu and Chinese deities.

Question 4

MALAYSIA

The official residence of the head of the country. The palace looks majestic with its surrounding parks, clear ponds, and evergreen lawns.

Answer 4

Istana Negara, Kuala Lampur

ARCHITECTURE

Question 5

INDONESIA

The Hindu elephant god survived the long Hindu traditions in Java, Indonesia.

Answer 5

Dancing Ganesh (Ganesha) sculpture from North Bengal. 11th century AD, Asian Art Museum of Berlin (Dahlem)

SCULPTURE

Question 6

INDONESIA

The world largest Buddhist temple. It was built in the 9th century in Central Java, Indonesia.

Answer 6

Pagaruyong Palace, West Sumatra, Indonesia & Borobudur Temple Indonesia

ARCHITECTURE

Question 7

CAMBODIA

The heavy influence of Hinduism in the design of the brass sculpture of the Phoenix the Hindu mythical creatures of life death; and clay sculptures of the god and goddesses of the epic of Ramayana are prevalent.

Answer 7

12th-century Brahma with missing book and water pot, Cambodia & Brass sculpture of the Hindu God Vaikuntha Vishnu

SCULPTURE

Question 8

CAMBODIA

A vast royal shrine that was built by the Khmer kings in the 12th century. It is famous for its temples decorated with superb reliefs carvings.

Answer 8

Wat Mahathat
& Angkor Wat

ARCHITECTURE

Question 9

VIETNAM

Based on a traditional layout that has several courtyards; includes a triple gate in front of the temple.

Answer 9

Stupas Tombs Large temples, stupas, and tombs

ARCHITECTURE

Question 10

VIETNAM

A cultural symbol. It stands as a memorial that symbolizes a great kingdom in the past.

Answer 10

Royal Mausoleum of Minh Mang

ARCHITECTURE

Mausuleum of Minh

Question 11

MYANMAR

This country has a long-established artistic tradition. This is shown in their famous pagodas that have elaborate designs.

Answer 11

Myanmar

• It is said to be the home of around 2,200 temples, pagodas, and ruins.

Question 12

The largest achaeological area in Myanmar

Answer 12

Bagan

Question 13

LAOS OR LAO PDR

Silver or gold sculptures, Buddha statuettes, trays, vases, kettles.

Answer 13

Buddha sculpture in Wat Mai, Lao PDR)

Design – curved lines
Materials – brass or plated with thin gold and silver
Color – sienna, umber, yellow, and orange

Question 14

BRUNEI

Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei Darussalam

Answer 14

Sultan Omar