The Analysis of Srivijaya Art Patterns Based on Srivijaya Identities for Applied New Patterns

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) analyze Srivijaya art patterns based on Srivijaya identities 2) apply new patterns by analyzing from four identities including 1) costume identity in Srivijaya era, 2) architecture identity in Srivijaya era, 3) art identity in Srivijaya era and 4) royal tribute identity in Srivijaya era. The information sources for the analysis were from 19 sources including historical papers, books, research articles, and academic articles, with 13 from Thailand and 6 from international publications. The population used in the analysis was a group of 20 people who could confirm patterns associated with the Srivijay identity in three provinces including Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Krabi.  The result showed that there were two Srivijaya identities in the art patterns. First, the architectural identity of the Srivijaya era was found in architecture such as Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya Ratchaworawihan, Chaiya District, Surat Thani. The identity was reflected in the outer gable on the arched entrance of the temple, the outer gable in front of the chapel, and the inner gable in the Chaiya stupa. Second, the art identity of the Srivijaya era was found in the Avalokiteshvara Buddha image reflected from the decorations on the head, chest, arms, and ankles of the Buddha image. And it can be applied to 9 new patterns.