Identification of Ethnomathematics in Wat Arun “Temple of Dawn” in Bangkok, Thailand

Erwin Ardianto Halim; Tessa Eka Darmayanti

Authors

Erwin Ardianto Halim Maranatha Christian University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3642-7404
Tessa Eka Darmayanti Maranatha Christian University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8705-1131

Keywords:

buddhist architecture, ethnomathematics, wat arun, geometric, meaning

Abstract

Thisqualitativedescriptiveresearchwasconductedtoidentifyethnomathematicsconceptsin Wat Arun "Templeof Dwan" inBangkok, Thailand using the ethnographic approach. Thepurposewas to explore and examine the mathematical elements or concepts as well as meaning contained in thegeometric patterns of temple. The process involved describing the motif associated with temple based on certain categories using the data retrieved from documentation, observation, and literature review. The results showed that mathematical and the geometric concepts such as triangles, squares, and rhombuswere depicted in the geometric and floral motifs, offering compelling evidence of the involuntary implementation of mathematics in traditional motifs. Furthermore, these results can also be applied as a reference to develop mathematics teaching materials and interior design or architecture courses based on local wisdom.

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