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Down the centuries, Thailand has seen the emergence and putting out A number of widely varying art styles. These have been brought unaltered from foreign lands, been developed by the indigenous populations or, in most instances, have resulted from a fusion of several modes, alien and native, to create one which is entirely new. Until the 13th centuries, art forms were heavily influenced by neighboring countries notably India, Sri Lanka, and Kampuchea. With the founding of Sukhothai in the mid- 13th century, a style emerges which is uniquely Thai. To comprehend the vast body of art, which comes under the heading of ”Thailand,” however, one must explore the various ingredients that went into the creative cauldron. With its rich la