泰北那伽（Naga）造形研究：以清邁市佛寺為例

A Study of Naga Plastic Arts in Northern Thailand: Taking Buddhist Temples of Mueang Chiang Mai District for Example

泰北那伽（Naga）造形研究的重要性呈現於兩方面：一、那伽是泰國佛教藝術的重要視野之一，顯見於佛寺雕塑和建築裝飾中，其在佛寺中出現的位置與造形各有寓意，但相關研究不多。二、泰北佛寺那伽造形有其獨特性，故泰北那伽造形有研究價值。佛寺是佛教藝術重要的觀察地點，清邁從西元13世紀時就成為蘭那王國首都，擁有許多重要佛寺，因此，清邁市佛寺的調查成果，對瞭解蘭那文化而言，有一定的代表性。本文以田野調查方式記錄清邁市34座佛寺的那伽造形，研究發現，泰北那伽造形特色主要是來自與蘭那文化的連結，在主題、造形和紋樣設計上，都呈現在地特色。

The importance of Naga Plastic arts has two aspects: First, in terms of the research value , Naga is important design elements on Buddhist temples in Thailand. It is particularly seen in the architectural decoration and sculptures, but the researches of Naga theme are few. Second, Naga Plastic arts in Northern Thailand have local characteristics. Buddhist temples are an important observation place of Buddhist art. Chiang Mai has become the capital of the Kingdom of Lanna since the 13th century, the city has many important Buddhist temples. So the results of the investigation of Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai City are representative of the Lanna culture. This article research method is the field research, to record Naga plastic arts in 34 Buddhist temples of Mueang Chiang Mai District, the purpose is to understand characteristics of Naga plastic arts in Northern Thailand. The results show Naga plastic arts of Northern Thailand are influenced through the Lanna culture, as the motif, shape and pattern, they are presented as the local characteristics.