Abstract:
This research consists of the following 6 objectives; 1) to synthesize folk and Buddhist arts knowledge in Lanna, 2) to promote learning and conservation of temple arts and communities in Lanna, 3) to develop areas of temple arts and communities in Lanna, 4) to develop tourism routes on creative art in Lanna, 5) to reinforce the creative art city development network in Lanna, and 6) to analyze and present the model of creative art city development of Lanna. This research was conducted based on a mixed research method, combining documentary, quantitative, quantitative, and action research methods, through the collection of data from temples and communities that are models of fine arts. This is in addition to the collection of knowledge on Buddhism-based arts in Lanna. Thereafter, creative arts design and development were then carried out in 9 areas in 8 provinces with 400 sample groups and 65 key informants. The results of the study are summarized as follows:
1. The knowledge regarding folk and Buddhist art has a long history with evidences first appearing in ancient communities such as the Tham Nam Lod archaeological site, Tharn Phi Man, in Pang Mapha District, Mae Hong Son Province, the Doi Wiang - Doi Wong archaeological site, in Mae Suai District, Chiang Rai Province, the Pha Khanna archaeological site, in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province, the Wiang Bua archaeological site, in Mueang District, Phayao Province, etc., The art features about normal lives, pets, and the various activities of the ancient people. Subsequently, it developed into the art of the Lanna community itself. On the aspect of Buddhism-based art, after the firm establishment of the Lanna Kingdom in Chiang Mai and Lamphun, there were activities in creating their own unique Buddhism-based art forms, both in architecture, sculpture, and paintings, as well as offerings in Lanna. Consequently, it became a prototype for the creation of other Buddhism-based art forms in the later era, such as the Sing Nueng, Sing Song, and Sing Sarm Buddha statues, all of which were very stylish and coexisted perfectly with the Lanna architecture.