Background
Matics, Kathleen Isabelle was born on July 29, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Arrived in Cambodia, 1998. Daughter of Marion Leonidas and Eleanor Stone (Gifford) Matics.
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Gestures of The Buddha
(In GESTURES OF THE BUDDHA, K.I. Matics encompasses the va...)
In GESTURES OF THE BUDDHA, K.I. Matics encompasses the variety in which the Buddha is represented in the Thai tradition. The wealth of knowledge included here reflects the historical, cultural and religious significance of over 80 distinctive poses. Dr. Matic's study is therefore an invaluable addition to the existing collection of scholarly work on the Buddha image, especially in Thailand. However, it can be observed that most texts about the Buddha image in Thailand are written in the Thailanguage. Thus, by reason of the language barrier, the majority of Western readers may be prevented from going deeper into this subject. Another important aspect of the book is that, as Thailand gains greater recognition world-wide, this book serves as a key to understanding the people, culture and traditions that are the essence of Buddhist art in Thailand. Compiled for many years, this work is meant to be a layman's handbook for easy reference. It has the distinction of being the first English-language text published by the Chulalongkorn University Press. Illustrated by 81 drawing, 4 maps and 110 black-and-white photographs of some of Thailand's most interesting and unusual depictions of the Buddha.
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Kathleen Isabelle Matics
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Education
Bachelor, New York University, 1968; Master of Arts, New York University, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1978; research student, University London, 1973-1976.
Career
Lecturer history of art, Baruch College, New York City, 1970;
lecturer history of art, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 1970-1973;
information/program officer, S.E. Asian Fisheries Development Center, Bangkok, 1978-1986;
head Mekong Documentation Center, Mekong Secretariat, Bangkok, 1986-1988;
program officer, Mekong Secretariat, Bangkok, 1989-1995;
project officer/editor, Mekong Documentation Center Mekong Secretariat, Bangkok, since 1995. Consultant Food and Agriculture Organisation, Rome, 1979-1980. Advisor S.E. Asian Program on Ocean Law, Policy and Management, Bangkok, since 1981, Aquatic Resources Research Institute, Chulalongkorn U., since 1993.
Information specialist Petroleum Institute Thailand, 1996.
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Gestures of The Buddha
(In GESTURES OF THE BUDDHA, K.I. Matics encompasses the va...)
- A history of Wat Phra Chetuphon and its Buddha images
- Gestures of The Buddha by Kathleen Matics (2010-05-03)
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Gestures of The Buddha
Membership
Lecturer Siam Society, Bangkok, since 1973, life member, since 1976. Advisor Fine Arts Department Thailand, Bangkok, 1981-1983. Member Buddhist Society, London, 1973-1976, Jean E. Carroz Foundation Photography and Music, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, since 1985.
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American