Discuss the Impact of Buddhism on the Art and Architecture

question 44

Essay

Discuss the impact of Buddhism on the art and architecture in Burma and Thailand after 1200.Reference specific works of art and architecture,identifying their distinctive characteristics and clarifying the role patronage played in their creation.

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Definitions:

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those from different groups.

Power Distance

A term used in cultural studies and sociology to describe the extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally.

Oneness

A psychological concept referring to a deep sense of connection or unity with others, often leading to heightened empathy and altruism.

Complementary Stereotypes

Both positive and negative stereotypes that are ascribed to a group as a way of justifying the status quo.