| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 民族音樂研究所 === 106 === This thesis discussing about iconography, focus in Viharn of reclining Buddha in Wat Pho, this shrine are Siamese Thai, Mon and Chinese style. The mural in this shrine can division as six parts, and two of six parts appear instruments, fisrt is pluck instrument called “Phin”, Thai style oboe called “Pi”, and Thai style fiddle called “Saw”. Second part appeard two types of Thai ensemble and a Phin, the first is comprehensive band called “Mahori”, second band primary instrument is percussion called “Piphat”.
In the mural, appear two Phins, the first Phin in head part is legendary creature which between Lion and Kirin called “Singha”, metaphor as imperial, strings in Phin also mean buddhist philosophy. Pi and Saw in mural does not mean anything just beautiful, however these instruments themself still have individual metaphor, Pi is sharp tone color instrument use for inspire on Muay Thai, furthermore in Thai fairy tale, Protagonist use Pi to kill his wife for his extramarital. Saw can divined three types, “Saw Duang”, “Saw Wu” and “Saw Sam Sai”, Saw Sam Sai is instrument for aristocrat, so painter paint Saw Wu as for beautiful.
Mahori and Piphat actually don’t have any sexrole, but Mahori suitable for celebration and gentle, so painter paint ladies for beautiful. Piphat primary instrument is percussion, most of all for lively event or even in war, so painter choose painting males in mural.
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