รายละเอียด : ศิลปกรรมงานช่างวัดอรุณ (ปกแข็ง)

  Wat Arun Ratchawararam, formerly known as Wat Chaeng, was originally a modest-sized temple with a 16-meter (52 foot) prang (centrlispire) dominating a sparsely-populated riverbank site. Erected in thelate Ayutthaya period (1351-1767), it stood on the right shore of theChao Phraya River in Thonburi, opposite Bangkok.It underwent major restoration beginning in the reign of KingPhuttaloetla Nabhalai (Rama il. 1809-1824) and extending into the reignnggof King Nangklao (Rama III, r. 1824-1851). During this time, the centralllprang was raised to its present height of 67 meters (220 feet; by somemeasurements, 86 meters-282 feet), and many of its componentsand surrounding buildings and shrines were rebuilt. King Mongku(Rama IV, r. 1851-1868) later transferred Rama l's ashes to the thanchukachi (plinth) which now lies beneath the principal Buddd imagein the complex's ubolsof or ordination hall. As a conseupence act,

  Wat Arun was designated an official royal temple associated with Rarna linWat Arun Ratchawawaram's Buddhist architecture has been widely praised for its technological and decorative excellence. It resents an impressive feat of superb architectural design and execution, from its ground plan and contours to its myriad elements, all of which reflect.

the prevailing cosmological beliefs of the early Rattanakosin period (1782present), it is also a testament to the superity of Thai craftsmanship.pip as evidenced by the aesthetic adornment of its myriad components. It is also highly esteemed for its comprehensive melding of severalart forms, in particulor, woodwork, plasterwork, ceramic and stonework.li.e As such, Wat Arun is a masterful architectural amalgam whose excellence

has led to its being recognized as an invaluable artifact of Thailand's

cultural heritage.