Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts
Silpakorn University
Faculty Information
Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra Campus)
31 Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Tel: 02-221-0820 Fax: 02-225-8991
e-mail: psg-su@su.ac.th
Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University (Sanam Chandra Palace Campus)
6 Rajamankha Nai Road, Phra Pathom Chedi, Mueang Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Pathom 73000
Tel/Fax: 034-271-379
The Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts is rooted in the Painting and Sculpture curriculum of the Silpakorn School's Technical Section. When the school was elevated to Silpakorn University in 1943, the Faculty of Painting and Sculpture was established as its first and only inaugural faculty.
The Faculty offers programs producing Visual Arts graduates in Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Arts, Thai Art, Art Theory, and Mixed Media at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels. Beyond teaching, the Faculty is committed to art conservation, heritage, research, and creative development. It provides academic services in collaboration with governmental and private sectors to promote art and culture both domestically and internationally. Regular art exhibitions featuring works by faculty members, students, and distinguished artists are organized for public benefit. It also engages in exchange programs to foster cooperation with national and international art institutions. Additionally, faculty members actively serve as jury members for art competitions and provide extensive academic services.
1933
• The Royal Decree reorganizing the Fine Arts Department was announced, establishing the Fine and Applied Arts Division on January 29, 1933, marking the inception of the Praneet Silpakorn School (School of Fine Arts).
1934
• The Division was split into the Technical and School Sections (Praneet Silpakorn School). Professor Silpa Bhirasri served as the Director. The school provided tuition-free training in painting and sculpture to civil servants and Thai youth.
1937
• The school was renamed the Silpakorn School, Technical Section.
1938
• The first cohort of students graduated and served as assistants to Professor Silpa Bhirasri in the creation of major monuments in Thailand.
1943
• The first student art exhibition was held to raise public awareness of fine arts.
• On October 12, 1943, the school was elevated to Silpakorn University by H.E. Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram. Professor Silpa Bhirasri was appointed as the Dean of the Faculty of Painting and Sculpture, the university's first faculty.
1945
• The university produced its first batch of eight graduates with a Diploma in Fine Arts.
1954
• The Faculty produced its first Bachelor's degree graduate in Sculpture.
1962
• Professor Silpa Bhirasri, the inaugural Dean, passed away on May 14, 1962. Assistant Professor Khien Yimsiri was appointed as Acting Dean.
1964
• His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit presided over the first commencement ceremony. The university conferred the first Honorary Doctorate in Painting upon His Majesty the King.
The Faculty offers programs producing Visual Arts graduates in Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Arts, Thai Art, Art Theory, and Mixed Media at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels. Beyond teaching, the Faculty is committed to art conservation, heritage, research, and creative development. It provides academic services in collaboration with governmental and private sectors to promote art and culture both domestically and internationally. Regular art exhibitions featuring works by faculty members, students, and distinguished artists are organized for public benefit. It also engages in exchange programs to foster cooperation with national and international art institutions. Additionally, faculty members actively serve as jury members for art competitions and provide extensive academic services.
1933
• The Royal Decree reorganizing the Fine Arts Department was announced, establishing the Fine and Applied Arts Division on January 29, 1933, marking the inception of the Praneet Silpakorn School (School of Fine Arts).
1934
• The Division was split into the Technical and School Sections (Praneet Silpakorn School). Professor Silpa Bhirasri served as the Director. The school provided tuition-free training in painting and sculpture to civil servants and Thai youth.
1937
• The school was renamed the Silpakorn School, Technical Section.
1938
• The first cohort of students graduated and served as assistants to Professor Silpa Bhirasri in the creation of major monuments in Thailand.
1943
• The first student art exhibition was held to raise public awareness of fine arts.
• On October 12, 1943, the school was elevated to Silpakorn University by H.E. Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram. Professor Silpa Bhirasri was appointed as the Dean of the Faculty of Painting and Sculpture, the university's first faculty.
1945
• The university produced its first batch of eight graduates with a Diploma in Fine Arts.
1954
• The Faculty produced its first Bachelor's degree graduate in Sculpture.
1962
• Professor Silpa Bhirasri, the inaugural Dean, passed away on May 14, 1962. Assistant Professor Khien Yimsiri was appointed as Acting Dean.
1964
• His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit presided over the first commencement ceremony. The university conferred the first Honorary Doctorate in Painting upon His Majesty the King.
