The Critical of Buddhist Art in Lanna

Abstract

This research article has 3 objectives: 1) to study the history of
Buddhist arts in Lanna; 2) to enhance knowledge of Lanna Buddhist arts for youths, students, and communities in 8 northern provinces; and 3) to critical the body of knowledge of Buddhist arts of Lanna. To promote education and development of art quality and the creation of a creative arts city. This research was qualitative research by studying Lanna Buddhist arts in northern Thailand.

The results of the research were as follows: 1) Lanna arts influenced the propagation of Buddhism in each period as follows: First era, Lanna Buddhist arts in the Hariphunchai Kingdom period. Around the 17th Buddhist century, the 2nd period, Lanna Buddhist arts in the Chiang Saen-Yonok Kingdom period Around the 18th Buddhist century, the 3rd period, Lanna Buddhist arts in the Lanna Kingdom period Around the 19th to the 21st Buddhist centuries and the 4th era, modern Lanna Buddhist art since the Burmese rule Around the beginning of the 22nd Buddhist century to the beginning of the 24th Buddhist century; 2) The identity of Lanna Buddhist art has a form and identity that is a blend of Hariphunchai, Mon, Burmese, Southern China, Sukhothai and Lan Xang arts, making it beautiful. The delicacy of patterns shapes the Artistís creativity until developed into a model of contemporary Lanna Buddhist arts, and 3) The critical of contemporary Lanna Buddhist art knowledge by organizing activities to take lessons in art learning with youth and people in the area To promote the conservation of Buddhist arts and support cultural tourism.