Asian Life
Modern Thai Art
While Thailand has been noted for its many beautiful religious works, modern artists in this country have branched out. They have worked to update their art forms and create new visions with their knowledge. Art is taught in primary school as well as college. Many learn the traditional Thai art...
Asian Life
Flower Art of Thailand
As with many cultures, products of the natural world are used to create art in Thailand. It has been recognized that they have elevated the carving of food to its own unique art form, but flower artists in this beautiful Asian country have been less known until lately. Flower art...
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Thai Food Art
Fruits and vegetables have long been a favorite in Thai cuisine. Artists study long hours to learn how to carve and combine these items to create edible works of art. Studying food art has long been a passion in Thailand and children are taught as part of their normal schooling....
Asian Life
Learning to Make Beautiful Food
People of any age appreciate good food, but some cultures have elevated the creation of dishes into an art. In Thailand, carving fruit has become an established form of art. Some students have studied for years, and whole families are invested in becoming masters. There are students who show promise...
Asian Life
Modern Thai Art
As the country at the crossroads of Southeast Asia, Thailand has always been a diverse culture. Their art has traditionally encompassed that of their neighboring countries, but it always contained their own elements. Modern Thai art has not abandoned this philosophy, but it has grown in ways that are astonishing...
The official religion of Thailand is Buddhism. By the 13th century, most of the country had followed their king and converted to this religion. Today, Theravada Buddhism is practiced by the vast majority of Thai's. Many cultures have celebrated their religion through works of art and the people of Thailand...
Asian Life
Exploring Amazing Thailand
For centuries, Thailand has been an exotic location that has attracted adventurers from all over the world. They have arrived in droves as lighthearted tourists, but many of them left this beautiful country with a new respect for its culture and people. Some of them stayed and made it their...