A study on opinions towards the value of Hortri wood carving in the lower north eastern region of the experts, teachers and undergraduate students in art education program and fine and applied art program, Ubon Ratchatani Rajabhat institute
Abstract:
The research aimed at studying the opinions of experts, teachers and undergraduate students towards of the Hortri wood carving in the Lower part of l - San. The study cussed on four aspects; intellectual wisdom of community value, way of life value, historical value and educational value. The population and the samples of population in this research were 6 wood carving experts, 8 teachers and 117 undergraduate students from the art program. The research instruments were used interview forms for the experts and the questionnaires for teachers and students. The collected data were analyzed by frequency. percentage, mean and standard deviations. The research found that; 1. The wood carving experts agreed that the Hortri wood carving was created with strong faith in Buddhism it depicted the wisdom of artists with unique style, the style of motifs and contents were a delicate combination of works by artists from Bangkok and local artists. These elements reflected way of life, social norm, custom, traditions and community historical. They were worthwhile for proper study so that cultural legacy of a community in particular and of a nation as a whole could be preserved. 2. The experts who were mainly academic viewed that the wood carving art is a creative work of local wisdom to show deep belief and faith in Buddhism. It display ideas, way of solving problems in term of design, material and equipments. It reflected the Buddhistic way of life and traditional ways, linking different communities. It also echoed the history of the community, and of the local art, being a heritage and treasure worth being studied. 3. Teachers and students held views to a great degree on the value of the wood carving in four aspects; the community wisdom, way of life, historical and educational value. In addition, all the subjects suggested that the wood carving of Hortri was worth being studied and preserved, it should be introduce in the educational institute. Its value should be realized and appreciated. Having know the value and significance of the wood carving, these value should have better understanding and do more in preserving this particular art.