“PHAR-BOT” THE IMAGE OF BUDDHA IN THAI PAINTING

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) Study the history of Phra-Bot (traditional Thai painting on fabric) and traditional Thai painting techniques, focusing on the Buddhist narrative of Yamaka Patihariya (The Twin Miracle). 2) Create a traditional Thai painting in the form of Phra-Bot depicting the Buddha’s Yamaka Patihariya as an object of reverence. 3) Design and develop educational materials for teaching traditional Thai painting on Phra-Bot fabric, intended for high school and vocational students. The research process consists of four stages: 1) Studying, researching, and gathering relevant information. 2) The creation of artistic works for thesis study and the development of teaching materials. 3) Analyzing and summarizing the research findings. 4) Presenting the artistic thesis and instructional materials. High school and vocational students. The research results found that: 1) The study of traditional Thai painting focused on the creation of Phra-Bot, utilizing ancient painting techniques, preserving Thai craftsmanship wisdom, and preparing the painting surface. These findings were applied in the development of educational materials for high school and vocational students. 2) The creation of the Phra-Bot artwork involved a 75 x 145 cm depiction of the Buddha performing the Yamaka Patihariya. The painting was executed using natural pigments on fabric, primed with tamarind seed glue, chalk powder, and fig tree adhesive. The artwork was adorned with gold leaf and fine pigment outlines, with a symmetrical composition based on iconographic principles to evoke a sense of serenity. 3) The instructional materials were developed and presented using Canva, focusing on the preparation of tamarind seed glue and chalk powder as a painting surface in traditional Thai painting.