Concept of Contemporary Lanna Crowned Buddha Images

Abstract

A Study of Beliefs towards Contemporary Lanna Buddha Image, was found that originally the creation of the crowned Buddha image in Lanna was associated with religious and political attitudes. The Buddha image also has implications as a representative of the royal power of the king. As the Maha Dharma Racha, the supporter of Buddhism. When times change, the concept of the Lanna crowned Buddha image reproduction in contemporary social context also changed. This article aims to present knowledge about sculptural Iconography, meaning and value ,order of the development of the art history of Buddha images in Lanna. Followed by the belief in creating a Buddha image like Lanna, which is unique and distinct from other regions. Finally, the succession of the crowned Buddha image in Lanna creation in a contemporary context under the concept of creative folklore which will link, summarize, give overview and connect the beliefs of the present creation of the crowned Buddha image in Lanna. Contemporary Lanna Buddha Image concept have changed from the original Which will be a reflection of the worldview Changes in the current Lanna society