Comparison of the Characteristics of Buddhist art in the Sukhothai Period with Buddhist art in the Rattanakosin Period

Abstract

This article studies Sukhothai Buddhist art and Rattanakosin Buddhist art for the purpose of comparing and contrasting. Including the history and origins of both eras, various influences that have played a role in creating Buddhist art in various fields. All of them are the importance of Buddhist art and the value of Buddhist art of each era.

            Buddhist art in Thai history by mentioning Buddhist art from the Lanna period (Chiang Saen), the Sukhothai period, the Ayutthaya period, the U-Thong period, to the Rattanakosin period. The creation of Buddhist art, whether in architecture or sculpture. Become a national heritage what is an important cause arises from the faith and devotion of the Buddhasana of the Buddhists. Buddhist art through the ages there may be some similar or identical characteristics, methods of creation, and similar objectives. In which each era has been compared to the similarities and differences. To study the history of Buddhist art in each aspect of that era.