Abstract:
Counted back for 200 years since late Ayuddhaya period through year 2500 B.E. in Rattanakosin period, evidence and proves had been found that, along the eastern coast of Thailand, there were a great deal of mural paintings especially in Chonburi and Chantaburi provinces. Similarly reflecting the revolution as in the capital, the painting styles in this area were constantly evolving and some styles expressed local characters. It could be categorized into six styles: Ayuddhaya style,ancient-replicating style,Chinese replicating style, western style, King Rama IV & V traditional style, and local style. The content and composition of the paintings were wholly and interestingly telling the stories about life style, costume, occupation,nature and human-made-environment in the coastal communities. The influence of Chinese style from the entire Rattanakosin period was found in the primitive paintings, and wastern style from King Rama IV reign was found in the later paintings. Mostly found were the paintings presenting the local character which outstandingly and clearly expressed the identity of the communities in Thailand's east coast.