Government House to organize the National Children’s Day
A. Culture Announces 12 National Artists of 2016
February 23, 2021 Naree Building, Government House Club After the meeting of the National Culture Committee No. 1/2021 Mr. Itthiphol Khunpluem, Minister of Culture And the Vice Chairman of the National Culture Commission announced the results of the selection of 12 national artists for the year 2020, which were honored and honored, consisting of 12
1. Visual arts: 4 persons
1.1 Professor Emeritus Kamjorn Soonpongsri (Painting)
1.2 Mr. Ammarit Chusuwan (Painting – Mixed Media)
1.3 Mr. Prapakorn Vatanakul (Contemporary architecture)
1.4 Mr. Sam Rueng Daeng Noi (Fine Art – wood carving)
2. Branches of literature, consisting of 2 people
2.1 Mr. Anek Navik Moon
2.2 Ms. Orasom Suthisakorn
3. Performing arts, 6 people, including
3.1 Mr. Prateep Suksopha (folk songs)
3.2 Mr. Pramet Bunyachai (Dramas-Khon)
3.3 Mr. Pib Kong Laithong (Thai music)
3.4 Mrs. Suda Chuen-ee (Thai International Music – Singing)
3.5 Mrs. Rungruedee Pengcharoen (Thai International Music – Singing)
3.6 Mr. Pong Asawinikul (Sound System Director – Creative and Sound Recorder)
The Vice President of the NBTC continued that Who is regarded as a national artist Will have an audience Received a royal needle and Shield of honor And receive compensation of 25,000 baht per month (twenty-five thousand baht only) throughout the period of life Medical expenses under the Royal Decree on Medical Benefit Money, mutatis mutandis. Except having the right to withdraw from other agencies To withdraw from that agency first If the withdrawal from that agency is lower than the right under the Royal Decree on Medical Benefit Money To have the right to withdraw the remaining parts within the amount not exceeding 100,000 baht per fiscal year Help in disasters Not more than 50,000 baht per time, the value of visiting during illness or on important occasions as much as actually paid, not more than 3,000 baht per time and in case of death. Will receive a funeral service allowance of 20,000 baht per person and a grant for the preparation of the publication of works upon death, as much as the actual amount paid, not exceeding 150,000 baht per person
In this regard, Mr. Itthiphol Khunpluem, Minister of Culture Vice Chairman of the National Culture Commission (NRCT) disclosed the criteria for selecting national artists consisting of 3 major criteria as follows:
Criterion 1. There are 6 qualifications of a national artist: being a Thai national and still alive on the day of the announcement of honor. Is a competent person Proficient And has outstanding works recognized by the art industry in that field To be the creator and development of art in a field that has been recognized as a promoter, publisher or master of art in the field that has been recognized. A virtuous person, dedicated and sacrificed for art. And is a person whose work is beneficial to society and humanity
Criterion 2. The value of the national artist’s art standards. The work must convey the values of goodness, truth, beauty, emotion and spiritual value. Expresses ideas Build the power of knowledge and develop intelligence to humanity. Causing an emotional shock And promote imagination And is a unique creative work Noble There is a creative strategy. Not showing intention or intentionally copying or copying other people’s work, both openly and secretly
Criterion 3. Publication and recognition of the value of the work of national artists. National Artist Nominees Works must be published and accepted. The value of the work as follows is a work that has been displayed. Transmitted or published to the public on a continuous basis. Evidence is referenced as a work to demonstrate an idea. Significant development of art And as an award winning performance Or a regional, national or international honor Which has a standard and accepted consideration process
In which the selection of this national artist will be selected in 3 areas:
1. The field of visual arts refers to art that can be seen by the eye, divided into fine and applied arts. Fine arts include painting, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media and photography. Industrial design And exquisite arts etc.
2. The branch of literature refers to artfully composed works of prose and poetry. There is an important component Emotional pain Creative Imagination and strategies offer interesting stories.
3. The field of performing arts refers to the art that is performing. That can be both fine arts Applied arts Including folk art, which is divided into 3 types: 1. Thai music, Thai dance and folk performing arts. 2. International Music and International Dance 3. Movies and dramas
Since the beginning of the National Artist Project in 1984, there have been national artists. From 1985 to 2019, 319 people were honored and in 2020 12 people, a total of 331 people, who died 154, with 165 still alive.
The Ministry of Culture. By the Department of Cultural Promotion Will make a book to pay tribute to the royal enlistment of the national artist In the year 2020, all 12 people attend to receive a pin and shield in honor on the day and time according to the King.
The Ministry of Culture By the Department of Cultural Promotion Will have an event honoring national artists Including Congratulations party Exhibitions and Media Releases Biographies and Works of National Artists Through various media
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