Ayutthaya Style Art
Thai Ayutthaya art refers to the art and style of the Ayutthaya Kingdom which existed from 1350 until 1767. The early period reflects Dvaravati and Lop Buri influences but from the middle of the 15th C it developed to its nationally renowned style, which was inspired by the earlier Sukhothai and U Thong features. Artworks were created in bronze, woodcarving, stucco and sandstone. Many works of art were destroyed during the Burmese invasions.
The art of the period is classified into four periods, first [ 1350 - 15th C ] when U Thong influences were predominant, second, from mid 15th C until 17th C during which influences of Sukhothai were dominant, third, in the17th C when the Khmer became vassals of the Ayuthayan Empire and their art was again fashionable, and finally from late 17th C until 1767 when splendour was fashionable and the images of Buddha were ornate with crowns and ornate robes.