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Wiyada Thongmitra. Painting in Western Style : The School of Khrua In Khong. Bangkok : The Promotion and Research ........of Thai Art and Culture Center, B.E. 2530. (Text in Thai)
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........Khrua In Khong was a master painter in the reign of King Rama IV. He was a monk, and was the first Thai artist to adopt western techniques in Thai murals. At first Khrua In Khong adhered to traditional beliefs and ideas when depicting Buddhist scenes. He later switched to painting scenes related to Buddhism, and finally liberated himself to work within the form of the Dhamma riddles. His unique characteristic is his interpretation of nature, particularly trees, and his tonality control to form harmonious unity. His acclaimed work is the Dhamma riddle on the wall in the ubosot of Wat Bavornnives and Wat Baromnivas.
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