Lecture: Dvāravatī Art and the Culture of Early Thailand - Between Tradition and Innovation

Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Research Fellow Nicolas Revire discusses the material cultures of Thailand’s ancient Dvāravatī kingdom.
Archeologists and historians are still uncovering Dvāravatī-an Indianized culture, kingdom, and art style that emerged in Southeast Asia. Though grounded in neighboring Indic artistic traditions, this 7th-8th century material culture also encompasses local innovations. In this talk, Revire maps what we know about Dvāravatī art and the history of early Thailand.