Analysis Dharma Mystical in mural painting of Southern Thailand. To create three-dimensional painting of the Four Noble Truths

Abstract

              The objectives of this creative research were to analyze, interpret model specific technic, content, belief, composition of arts and expressional symbols of Dharma mystical moral paintings of Southern Thailand in the period of Rattanakosin era ( King Rama 1-9) and then to create three-dimension mural paintings to inspire   the people to absorb the principles of Buddha Teachings and be able to develop Dharma to fulfill their life in the modern society and to maintain these valuable works for conservational heritage as the uniqueness of Thai arts and culture which unified and contributed the  good relationship of  people, temples and society. These mural paintings have been  installed at the base of the Great Pagoda Buddakaya in Wat Panyanuntaram, Patumtane.

              Having surveyed, studied and analyzed mystical mural paintings in southern of Thailand in the period of Rattanakosin ( King Rama 1-9) altogether of 13 temples. They are unique as seen in Wat Pathommawas, Songkla and the Soul Cinema (Bhudtas Pikkhu) at Wat Tarnnamlai Suanmokklaram, Surathtanee. All of these are the highest motivation to  create three-dimensional painting installed inside the Great Chedi Buddhakaya at Wat Punyanuntaram Patumtanee.

               The process of this creative research, the researcher has analyzed the composition of fine arts and interpreted the mystical Buddhist concepts of the Dependent, the Three characteristics, the Means of Removing Defilements, the Ten kinds of foulness and some southern literatures and then developed all these together put into  innovation of three-imensions mystical Dharmma mural paintings of the Four Noble Truth – Sufferings, Causes of sufferings, Extinction of sufferings and the Path leading to the end of sufferings. This innovation is composed and integrated of arts, science, mathematics and technology as well. 

              The result of this creative research has developed from two-dimensions to be three-dimensions and has done with the aim of promotion mystical Dharma in 8 mural paintings for people who come to visit and then want to involve in  the mystical pictures with the concept of Buddha teachings. The consequences are understanding and perceiving of moral and conducts for the people and also this place will be the tourist place as well.