Open Observing Users to Gain Insight in Lanna Mural Paintings with Responsive Website for Education

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Foreign Countries; Web Sites; Painting (Visual Arts); Art Products; Eye Movements; Distance Education; Instructional Design; Buddhism

2339-191X
2406-9760

One of the major effects of COVID-19 upon the entire world from December 2019 onwards were the severe restrictions placed upon global and domestic movements. Adhering to lockdown measures, most individuals around the world were unable to travel, either within their own country or abroad. However, during this unprecedented period, the researcher addressed the issue and devised an alternative opportunity for those wishing to visit the temple Wat Phumin in Nan province, Thailand based on previous research. The outcome was funded by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (OCAC), Thailand in 2017 to develop Lanna mural paintings and the narratives they depicted into moving images, with the focus on the tales of the Jataka (a body of literature relating to the Buddha's previous lives). In addition to using the findings of previous research in this study, the researcher designed for use the images of Lanna mural paintings and the moving images of the Jataka tales of Khatthana Kumara Jataka and Nimi Jataka in cooperation with responsive websites to gain a better understanding of Lanna mural paintings at Wat Phumin in Nan province through different platforms. In addition, in the context of distance education design, the use of responsive websites to facilitate the exploration and understanding of Lanna mural paintings at Wat Phumin presents a unique and innovative approach. For methodology, open observation and qualitative study were used by interviewing selected participants.This research study has determined that responsive websites are an effective alternative tool for individuals worldwide to explore and deepen their understanding of Lanna mural paintings at Wat Phumin in Nan province. The accessibility of these websites has become especially valuable during a period of limited travel and restricted mobility experienced in recent years. By utilizing responsive websites, visitors can now gain valuable insights into the rich artistic heritage of Lanna mural paintings, transcending physical limitations and geographical boundaries. This educational resource opens up new avenues for cultural exploration and promotes global appreciation of Wat Phumin's remarkable artistic treasures.

As Provided

2023

ED635562