Dynamic of Art and Cultural Network Management in Lampang : Case Study the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University

Abstract

This article attempts to explain the dynamic of art and cultural network management in Lampang in the case study of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University. This network affected Lampang cultural management in 2 ways. First, this network took an important part in the invention of tradition from modern cultural management and application,  which made the cultural heritage be reinterpreted and signified new meaning to the audiences. Second, the process of constructing the cultural knowledge and practice experience in the learning process in the faculty related to the fieldwork which students had interested in. Lampang was also one of the target areas to study. Moreover, the students from Lampang and students who chose this area were bonded to strengthen this network, too. The significant case study was the conservation at Wat Pongsanuk, Lampang. The people from the faculty of Fine Arts was the key success at the same time they cooperated with other organization. Another key success was the representative of Pongsanuk community was the alumni of the faculty of Fine Arts.