NEW BUDDHA STATUE RESEARCH: COMBINING THE FACIAL FEATURES OF THE BUDDHA IN CAVE 45 OF MOGAO GROTTOES IN CHINA WITH THE FACE OF THE PHRA SI RATTANA MAHATHAT BUDDHA IN THAILAND

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This study aims to explore the combination of the Buddha statue in Cave 45 of Mogao Grottoes in China with the facial features of the Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Buddha in Thailand to create a new Buddha statue. Research objectives: (1) To study and analyze the historical, cultural, and artistic characteristics of the central Buddha "Shakyamuni Buddha" on the west wall of Cave 45 of Mogao Grottoes in China and the "Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Buddha" in Thailand. (2) To study and analyze the methods and forms of the half-knife clay porcelain-making technique in Jingdezhen. (3) To create a new Buddha statue based on the dynamic image of the Buddha in Cave 45 of Mogao Grottoes combined with the facial features of the Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Buddha in Thailand. This study employs the methods of literature research, field investigation, and creative research. The results show: (1) The artistic characteristics of the central Buddha "Shakyamuni Buddha" on the west wall of Cave 45 of Mogao Grottoes are: majestic and solemn image and posture, rich details and fine carving, and brilliant colors and background decorations. The artistic characteristics of the "Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Buddha" in Thailand are: material and craftsmanship—pure gold and alloy materials, facial appearance and posture—benevolent and serene, Sukhothai style—elegant and delicate. (2) The methods and forms of the half-knife clay porcelain-making technique in Jingdezhen are: the richness of carving techniques and the diversity of materials, the combination of glazes and decorations, extensive themes, and color contrasts. (3) By using the half-knife clay technique and combining the dynamic image of the Buddha in Cave 45 of Mogao Grottoes with the facial features of the Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Buddha in Thailand, a new Buddha statue is created.