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	Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Lao (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a landlocked country in southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
		Laos' early history was dominated by the wider Nan-chao[?] kingdom, which was succeded in the 14th century by the local kingdom of Lan Xang that lasted until its decline in the 18th century, after which Thailand assumed control of the separate principalities that remained.
		Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia and the thickly forested landscape consists mostly of rugged mountains, the highest of which is Phou Bia[?] at 2,817 m, with some plains and plateaus.
	www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/la/Lao (907 words)

	Laos - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar (commonly known in the west as Burma) and the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
		The early history of Laos was dominated by the wider Nanzhao kingdom, which was succeeded in the 14th century by the local kingdom of Lan Xang that lasted until its decline in the 18th century, after which Thailand assumed control of the separate principalities that remained.
		It is reflected throughout the country both in its language to the temple as well as art, literature, performing arts, etc. Laotian music is dominated by its national instrument, the khaen (a type of bamboo pipe).
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Laos (1478 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Art of Laos
		The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a landlocked country in southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar (commonly known in the west as Burma) and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
		Cuisine of Laos Lao cuisine is the sticky rice.
		Laos The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a landlocked country in southeast romanisation standards hold that "Laos" i...
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Art-of-Laos (222 words)

	Laos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked socialist republic in southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar (Burma) and the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
		Laos traces its history to the kingdom of Lan Xang, founded in the fourteenth century, which lasted until the eighteenth century, when Siam invaded and assumed control of the separate principalities that remained.
		Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia and the thickly forested landscape consists mostly of rugged mountains, the highest of which is Phou Bia at 9,242 feet (2,817 m), with some plains and plateaus.
	www.tocatch.info /en/Laos.htm (2666 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Regional : Asia : Laos
		The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a landlocked country in southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar (commonly known as Burma) and the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
		In 1975 the communist Pathet Lao backed by the Soviet Union and communist Vietnamese overthrew the royalist government backed by the US and France, forcing King Savang Vatthana to abdicate on December 2, 1975.
		The largest Christian denominations are the Roman Catholic Church, the Eglise évangélique du Laos and the Mission évangélique au Laos.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Regional-Asia/Laos.shtml (1706 words)

	Laos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Laos' early history was dominated by the wider Nan-chao kingdom, which was succeded inthe 14th century by the local kingdom of Lan Xang that lasted until its decline in the 18th century,after which Thailand assumed control of the separate principalities that remained.
		Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia and the thicklyforested landscape consists mostly of rugged mountains, the highest of which is Phou Bia at 2,817 m, with some plains andplateaus.
		The official and dominant language is Lao, a tonallanguage of the Tai linguistic group.
	www.therfcc.org /laos-3707.html (974 words)

	Laos Gallery one - Buddha images in Bronze & Wood
		The ears and usnisa (flame finnial or cranial protuberance on his head) are of the Laos style, the usnisa being in the form of a square Laos pagoda is separately cast and removable a clear indication of an earlier date.
		The people of Laos as is the case in Burma, made all their images considerably heavy due to the thickness of bronze in the casting, not acquiring the expertise and finesse of there Thai counterparts.
		Together with the fact that Laos unlike its neighbours Thailand and Burma did not cast images in the same quantity, probably due to population county topography and the fact that a lot of historic sights were lost forever during the US bombing campaign.
	www.gandhara.com.au /laos1.html (678 words)

	LÃ o (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Despite this high growth rate, Laos remains a country with a primitive infrastructure; it has no railroads, a rudimentary though improving road system, and limited external and internal telecommunications.
		In the central and southern mountains, Mon-Khmer tribes, known as Lao Theung or midslope Lao, predominate.
		In a similar vein the word "Lao" can also describe the people, cuisine, language and culture of the people of Northeast Thailand (Isan) who are ethnic Lao.
	vietnamese.encyclopedia.st /L%c3%a0o (1278 words)

	Two Modern Singapore painters - Ong Kim Seng
		The Nanyang Style of art was an integration of traditional Chinese ink and wash painting, and was influenced by the School of Paris and local subject matter.
		Nanyang Style became the mainstream in visual arts practice in Singapore until it was replaced by Abstract Expressionism and Pop art in the 1970s (source).
		He has been an Art Advisor to the National Arts Council since 1998 and is a life Fellow of the National University of Singapore's Centre of the Arts (source).
	www.artonstamps.org /Countries/Singapore/art-series-1.htm (460 words)

	Lao Village Project
		Laos is a small landlocked country that has been under attack for centuries by neighboring states, and in more recent years, by the USA and France.
		Laos was colonized by the French for about 60 years, among other temporary occupations by it's neighbors.
		The village I adopted is very poor; it uses primitive medical practices, and the children have the highest illiteracy rate in Asia.
	www.lao-village-project.com (223 words)

	Bambooweb: Art history
		Art history usually refers to the history of the visual arts.
		Although ideas about the definition of art have changed over the years, the field of art history attempts to categorize changes in art throughout time and better understand how art shapes and is shaped by the outlooks and creative impulses of its practitioners.
		Although many think of Art history as purely the study of European art history, the subject encompasses all art, from the megaliths of Western Europe to the paintings of the Tang dynasty in China.
	www.bambooweb.com /articles/a/r/Art_history.html (117 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		One obvious explanation is that for the Lao intelligentsia it was relatively easy to flee the atmosphere of artistic restriction: many artists crossed the Mekong river to Thailand and made their way to Europe and North America.
		Art in Laos is still governed by politics.
		His work is characteristic of the state of the arts in Laos: women in traditional costume weaving or cooking in a rural setting, very sloppily executed in faint colours and shaky lines.
	iias.leidenuniv.nl /iiasn/iiasn4/ascul/laos.txt (989 words)

	~ laoconnection.com - Literature & Art
		Laos has an unparalleled diversity within it's culture, and all the artwork is characterized by distinct patterns, both functional and decorative - certainly unique.
		The oldest form of art in Laos is probably that of the architecture and sculptures which are used in the Buddhist Temples.
		The art of weaving is still very much alive in Laos and the country is becoming more renowned throughout the world for its intricate patterns and magnificent silks and cotton garments.
	laoconnection.com /l_art1.htm (429 words)

	Southeast Asia, 1800–1900 A.D. \| Timeline of Art History \| The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Western art makes an impression much later in Vietnam, beginning with a few painters like Le Van Mien (1873–1943) who work in oils in the late nineteenth century.
		Often living in isolated enclaves separated by hundreds, even thousands, of miles, the region's indigenous peoples nonetheless exhibit remarkable similarities in their art and cultures, indicating that these groups share a common ancestry.
		One of the most striking similarities is in their conception of the human form, which is typically depicted in a seated or crouching position with the legs drawn close to the body and the hands or forearms resting on the knees.
	www.metmuseum.org /TOAH/ht/10/sse/ht10sse.htm (1324 words)

	Prince uses art to bring change in Laos
		But he admits that the environment in Laos, one of the poorest and least developed countries in Asia, is not conducive for art to flourish, as Loatians tend to believe art is for the privileged or elite.
		Thousands of former Royal Lao Government (RLG) adversaries were reportedly incarcerated in reeducation centers or "seminar camps," after the 1975 power grab by communists linked to neighboring Vietnam.
		If the Lao government is not willing to accept me, it is their prerogative.
	www.terradaily.com /2004/040418010515.oi2p2vd8.html (716 words)

	NationMaster - Statistics on Laos. 874 facts and figures, stats and information on Lao economy, crime, people, ...
		Modern-day Laos has its roots in the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, established in the 14th Century under King FA NGUM.
		After centuries of gradual decline, Laos came under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina.
		In 1975, the Communist Pathet Lao took control of the government ending a six-century-old monarchy and instituting a strict socialist regime closely aligned to Vietnam.
	www.nationmaster.com /country/la (219 words)

	U-M \| Museum of Art (UMMA) \| U-M
		This is the one major area of art history not represented in our collections, not due to ethical considerations but because this University also operates the Kelsey Museum, in whose archaeological purview ancient Greek and Roman art falls.
		Southeast Asian art, especially art from Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, is at risk, due in large part to the history of these countries in the twentieth century.
		And most of us are familiar with international efforts to resolve the problem of art confiscated during the Nazi era, an area now under active research by UMMA staff so as to identify any objects in our collections whose ownership history during the period between 1933 and 1945 cannot be definitively established.
	www.umma.umich.edu /collections/acquisitions/ethics.html (806 words)

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		One obvious explanation is that for the Lao intelligentsia it was relatively easy to flee the atmosphere of artistic restriction: many artists crossed the Mekong river to Thailand and made their way to Europe and North America.
		His work is characteristic of the state of the arts in Laos: women in traditional costume weaving or cooking in a rural setting, very sloppily executed in faint colours and shaky lines.
		AFTER WORK There is, however, some light to be found in the darkness of Lao contemporary art: a small group of artists is trying to establish an independent artists' association in order to create a division between art and politics.
	www.iias.nl /iiasn/iiasn4/ascul/laos.txt (989 words)

	Laos Temples: DiscoverAsia.org
		The uncountable number of temples in a small country like Laos shows the importance of religion and faith in the country.
		Theravada Buddhism is reflected in Laos’s language, Laos’s temples, its art, literature and performing arts which leaves the visitors bewitched.
		The creative art by the makers of the temples is eye catching and you would definitely want to capture these in your web cams.
	www.discoverasia.org /laos/Laos_temples.htm (278 words)

	Lao - Lao PDR - Laos - Lan Xang - Southeast Asia: Laos
		Lao - Lao PDR - Laos - Lan Xang - Southeast Asia: Laos
		Laos is the least developed asian landlocked country, surrounded by China in the north, Burma (Myanmar) to the north-west, Thailand in the south-west, Cambodia (Kampuchia) in the south-east, and Vietnam to the east.
		The unit of currency in Laos is the new kip (921.13 new kips equal U.S.$1; 1996).
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/laos.htm (806 words)

	Laos Hotels & Tours - Travel & Tourism Information
		The perfect place to break from office politics or put a pause in a hyperactive travel agenda, this land of mountain, mists and untamed natural beauty tempts with unrivalled peace and serenity.
		The tranquil capital of Laos is beginning to expand, but its city streets are still dominated by quiet temples and slow rhythm of everyday life.
		Laos offers a wide range of art and craft, from wood carving to gold and silver jewelry, the skill of the Lao people is impressive.
	www.visit-mekong.com /laos/index.htm (406 words)

	Laos Classic Tours - Laos Heritage Package LPH06
		Luang Prabang is the ancient capital city of Laos, the first name of Luang Prabang was Muang Sawa it was renamed Luang Prabang in the name of the gold image of Buddha, the Prabang (fine Buddha image).
		Proceed to visit Wat Xienthong, is the most beautiful among all monasteries of the city and represents the typical Laos art style, situated on the bank of Mekong River.
		Many old and beautiful religious artifacts of the period between the 16th and 20th centuries, and some ancient masterpieces of Laos art, for a valuable collection of cultural heritage, the next visit is Wat Mai, a former residence of the Patriarch of the Buddhist clergy.
	www.travel-laos.com /classic-tours/rxtlph-06.htm (531 words)

	what is the martial art of Laos? - Asia Finest Discussion Forum
		Laos did have wars against its neighbor but don't know if they were trained with some kind of martial art though.
		For example, Hindu Kalarippayattu though considered to be somewhat of an "art" really as its origins in tribal dances of the Ayurveda and othera Kerala danceforms.
		Perhaps Laos had some type of warrior-ritual dances, which could have combined with exterior influences to become a fighting system.
	www.asiafinest.com /forum/index.php?act=findpost&pid=686255 (694 words)

	Information Headquarters: Laos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a landlocked country in southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar(commonly known in the west as Burma) and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
		It is also a romanised form of the word Laos in the Lao language, the Thai language, and probably other Tai languages.
		Economy The government of Laos - one of the few remaining official communist states - began decentralising control and encouraging private enterprise in 1986.
	www.informationheadquarters.com /Countries/Laos.shtml (969 words)

	laosart.htm
		Laos is an extremely interesting country, which has a diverse and plentiful art style.
		The other reason that there is not many records of Laos literature in history is because Laos is because of the battles that were fought and their political instability.
		Others forms of art are sculpture, carvings, paintings, all of these are apparent in temples which is where the first forms of art are apparent.
	www.ri.net /schools/East_Greenwich/Cole/laosarts.html (1066 words)

	Laos Hotels by SmartStays - Lowest room rates and hotel reservations for Laos
		Laos is a charming, old world kind of place, with amazing mountain scenery, beautiful temples and calm, laid back ambiance.
		Champasak, a small town in southern Laos, was once the throne of the Kingdom of Champasak, a satellite state which was overthrown by the French in 1945.
		Northern Laos is an extremely beautiful region featuring fertile Mekong River, lush mountains and various species of plants and wildlife.
	www.laos-hotels.com (567 words)

	Laos - Further Reading - MSN Encarta
		The Art of Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Burma, Java, Bali.
		Detailed history since 1975, the beginning of Pathet Lao rule.
		America's “secret” war in Laos during the years of the Vietnam War.
	encarta.msn.com /readings_761551958/Laos.html (162 words)

	Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Studies Group
		Grabowsky Volker, "The Thai and Lao ethnic minorities in Cambodia: Their history and fate after decades of warfare and genocide," in Thomas Engelbert and Hans-Dieter Kubitschek (eds.), Ethnic minorities and politics in Southeast Asia, Frankfurt am Main (etc.): Peter Lang [in press].
		Joseph de Saram Amilia, The earth goddess in the art and culture of Burma, Thailand, and Laos, Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2002.
		Lao Consulting Group (submitted by), Existing land tenure and forestry lands study: final report, [ Vientiane ]: Ministry of Finance, Department of Lands, May 2002.
	tlc.ucr.edu /laos/publications.html (5408 words)

	The Art Store - Laos Posters and Prints
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	www.albanyhost.us /art-store/14601.htm (192 words)

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