It has been preserved for all to enjoy. The Difference between Thai Painting and That of Other Countries T hai art is among the most beautiful art forms in the world showing feelings through lines, forms, shapes, and space. Each picture is a masterpiece whether it be of landscape or people or a combination of both. This holds true unless the figure is towards the top of the wall, closer to the ceiling. In this case, the height of the figure is doubled to maintain perspective when looking up at the top of the painting from a point at its base.
Chinese paintings are very different from Thai paintings in the way they are created.
Many are drawn on pieces of cloth or paper which can be rolled and which when hung at eye level give the viewer a bird's eye view. This eliminates problems with perspective that may arise if following the Thai technique. Chinese artists often concentrate on drawing mountains and other landscapes. During the Mogul period, which was during the same era as the Ayutthaya Period in Thailand, Indian artists tended to draw smaller pictures by using smaller paintbrushes than Thai artists typically used. Indian artists are well known for using vibrant colours and very complex techniques such as drawing on elephant teeth or drawing on silver coins.