Sukhothai was the capital of the first Kingdom of Siam in the 13th and 14th centuries. It has a number of fine monuments, illustrating the beginnings of Thai architecture. The great civilization which evolved in the Kingdom of Sukhothai absorbed numerous influences and ancient local traditions; the rapid assimilation of all these elements forged what is known as the “Sukhothai style.”
Sukhothai
Title | Sukhothai |
Artist(s) | Unrecorded artist |
Dates | 13th–14th century |
Places | Asia / Southeast Asia / Thailand |
Period, Culture, Style | Sukhothai |
Artwork Type | Architecture / Historic City |
Material | Stone, Brick, Plaster |
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