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Thailand may not be the first country that comes to mind for educators considering Art and Design school trips, but it offers a wealth of opportunities. With its traditional practices and modern design firms, Thailand has a strong history of visual arts. A visit to the vibrant city of Bangkok can reveal all this and more. Read on to discover what makes the country so special in terms of art.

Art is All Around

One thing that strikes many visitors to Thailand is the way that, even in the most modern areas of Bangkok, there is an elegance and a sense of symbolism in everyday surroundings. School trips can enable students to discover that these symbols repeat themselves across Thai buildings and decorations, and that they are full of meaning. For example, the upturned corners of temple rooftops represent Nagas, the fierce but noble snake from Hindu and Buddhist legends, which serves as a protector of those temples. If your school trips take you to Chiang Mai, you will see that many temples there have intricate Nagas running alongside their stairs. The upright tip of the temple rooftop, on the other hand, represents Garuda, half-man, half-bird, who is the natural enemy of the Naga – together, the two powerful creatures create balance. The Garuda appears again on the buildings of businesses that receive royal patronage. All this is evidence of traditional arts being a part of daily life in both the religious and economic worlds, and of the way these arts adapt to fit the modern world – something that is also evident in the blossoming design industry.

Design: the Cutting Edge

Students exploring Thailand on school trips may have seen Thai products in upmarket stores elsewhere in the world without realizing their origin. A visit to one of Bangkok’s small museums, design companies, or the impressive Thailand Cultural and Design Centre can show students why local designers are regarded as innovators by many in various industries. This can be seen as an extension of the way that there is little separation between the creative and the everyday in traditional forms: in modern Thai design, aesthetics and practical application are given equal importance. Whether of scientific or social value, new developments are always accompanied by good design. This holistic approach can provide inspiration for budding student designers visiting Thailand on school trips.

Modern Art: Weird and Wonderful

From the colorful and playful installations of Pinaree Sanpitak to the subtle social commentary of Therdkiat Wangwatcharakul’s oil-on-aluminum paintings, contemporary Thai art has much to say about its country and the world. Exploring the meanings to be found in these works – which, much like the city around them, layer traditional symbols with evolving meanings – is bound to offer art students fresh insights into, and appreciation of, art in the global arena.

Manuel Marino

Manuel Marino is a seasoned Senior Producer, Music Composer, and Artist with over a decade of experience. He specializes in branded entertainment across various mediums, including video games, films, and advertising campaigns. With 20+ years as a game music composer, Manuel has worked on numerous platforms, creating diverse orchestral soundtracks. HIRE ME

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