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Title of Article Burmese Murals: Patterns Allegory and Aesthetics Presented in Po Win Taung Caves 
Date of Acceptance 30 November 2017 
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     Title of Journal ่Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 
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     Institute of Journal Scientific research publishing company 
     ISBN/ISSN ISSN : 1818-7803 (Online) 
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     Year of Publication 2018 
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     Abstract The research article of Burmese Murals: Patterns Allegory Symbolism an Aesthetics Presented in Po Win Taung Caves was aimed to study patterns and aesthetics appeared on murals of Po Win Taung Caves in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The study is a qualitative research with target group in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Research tools and methodology consist of survey form, observation form, interview form, and focus group discussion. Data collection and analysis are processed by Concept of Elements of Art and Aesthetic theory, presented in a descriptive analysis approach. Study results found that the mural was presented with demonstration of the most renowned stories; i.e., the presentation of images with Buddha statue. For the composition of art elements, repeated layout, as well as the left and right alignment are mostly applied while the second mostly-applied composition, the full-spread layout, and landscape orientation. Tempera technique with natural colors is used as the painting method. Warm-tone colors like yellow, red, and green are mainly used. The illustration style is 2-dimensional that depicts the feeling by lines and gestures, regardless scale and proportion. The most popular illustrations are Sri Maha Bodhi and the images of Buddha. Aesthetic from the murals is a beauty of shape by combination of visual elements and element of art composition. The most outstanding visual arts were a usage of curves and warm tone colors as the main part which leads to various beautiful shapes. The presentation of Buddhism story related to dharmic principle is valuable for religious studies, art, history, and culture. All of these can reflect locality, especially the mural in Po Win Taung Caves which can be an ideal study for religion and religion dissemination through time and from generation to generation.  
     Keyword Mural, pattern, aesthetics, Po Win Taung Caves 
Author
577220013-6 Miss AMPORN SAENGCHAIYA [Main Author]
Fine and Applied Arts Doctoral Degree

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