An Analytical Study of the Phra That Luang Vientiane Pagoda based on Aesthetics

Abstract

         The research aims  1. Study the concept and theory of aesthetics 2. Study the history of That Luang Stupa in Vientiane 3. Analyze That Luang Stupa in Vientiane according to aesthetics. This is a qualitative research.

The research results found that: 1. Aesthetic concept and theory The mental process involved in the perception of beauty is divided into 4 main theories: subjective theory, objective theory, relativistic theory, Buddhist aesthetics theory.2. That Luang Stupa in Vientiane is located northeast of Patuxai. That Luang is considered the most important religious site in Laos. It is a national symbol and also represents the independence and sovereignty of Laos. That Luang was built in the 16th century. This That Luang has a shape that is unlike any other. It is a combination of Buddhist architecture and the architecture of the kingdom. 3. Aesthetics That Luang in Vientiane is an important place with profound religious and cultural value. It is beautiful according to aesthetics. For the Lao people, it is sacred and highly respected in Lao society. Its sacredness has become the center of the minds and spirits of the Lao people. It is a symbol that not only represents faith in Buddhism but also reflects the strong cultural identity of Laos.