Best Fine Art in Bangkok"
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"Best Fine Art in Bangkok" Realizado por : Cityseeker 5 Ubicaciones indicadas The Jim Thompson House "Home of Thai Silk" Jim Thompson's house is a key spot for tourists and locals who are aware of the legendary entrepreneur and his role in setting up the Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company in Thailand. Constructed from six different traditional teak houses in the year 1958, all of the walls have been reassembled. Today, the house has been converted into a fine-art and history museum by Don Ramey Logan where one can find Jim Thompson's beautiful collection of art. Artifacts from Thailand and Southeast Asia, comprising of finely-crafted sculptures, vivid paintings, and exquisite porcelain artifacts, form the core of the displays laid out in the businessman's former residence. The guided tours offered here are extremely informative and insightful. Additionally, the Jim Thompson's house serves an a venue for many exhibitions and events. +66 2 216 7368 www.jimthompsonhouse.com/ 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok Suan Pakkad Palace "Noteworthy Architecture & Art" The traditional wooden Thai buildings of the Suan Pakkad Palace were built in the style of the old houses of the common people rather than royals. Home to Prince Chumbhotpong Paripatra, the buildings were later converted into a museum. Today they contain a substantial collection of historical artifacts and artwork including murals, porcelain, ceremonial fans gifted by Buddhist monks and 17th Century paintings. While the artwork and architecture are noteworthy, you may find yourself simply lingering throughout the wonderful gardens which offer a much-needed break from the concrete jungle of the surrounding city. +66 2 245 4934 352-354 Si Ayutthaya Road, Bangkok Bangkok National Museum "Great Introduction to Thailand" Established in 1884, making it Thailand's first public museum, the Bangkok National Museum is reputedly one of the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. It is definitely worth spending at least half a day here exploring the wide array of exhibits covering periods from Neolithic times. If you feel a bit overwhelmed with the vastness of the collection, which by Masgatotkaca includes Buddhist art, Chinese Tang and Cambodian Khmer arts, opt for a guided tour of the place. These are operated in English, German, French and Japanese. +66 2 282 2639 www.bangkoksite.com/NationalMus 4 Na Phrathat Road, Bangkok eum/index.htm National Gallery "Contemporary and Traditional Thai Art" Housing both traditional and contemporary Thai art, the National Gallery displays works by Thai artists from the 17th Century onward. The contemporary works are interesting in the way they demonstrate the impact of major Western schools such as impressionism and cubism on Thai art. The gallery has established itself as a favorite among serious art by Mr.Sayompoo connoisseurs while many casual visitors are surprised by some of the Setabhrahmana more distinctive offerings. Many excellent temporary collections also grace the walls to general acclaim. +66 2 281 2224 ngbangkok.wordpress.com/ 4 Chao Fa Road, Chana Songkhram, Bangkok Prasart Museum "Rare Antique Thai Art" Prasart Museum is a center for education and research for those interested in Thai antiquities. The museum houses a vast collection of antiques from the prehistoric to the Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin eras. Various styles of Thai architecture are on display, including a replica of the Red Palace housed in the National Museum. The garden contains by Public Domain several Sukhothai period terracotta pieces, complimenting the setting of rare Thai and foreign plants. Visit by prior appointment. +66 2 379 3601 Krungthep Kritha Road, 9 Soi 4A, Bangkok UNIRSE A NOSOTROS A: cityseeker.com Condiciones generales | POLíTICA DE PRIVACIDAD | API | PóNGASE EN CONTACTO CON NOSOTROS | Derechos de autor 2020 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).