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Journal : Harmonia: Journal of Research and Education

Javanese Cultural Paradoxism: A Visual Semiotics Study on Wayang Purwa Characters of Satria and Raseksa Figures Subiyantoro, Slamet; Kristiani, Kristiani; Wijaya, Yasin Surya
Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education Vol 20, No 1 (2020): June 2020
Publisher : Department of Drama, Dance and Music, FBS, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/harmonia.v20i1.23838

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This study aims to explore the paradoxical character values on visual semiotics wayang purwa of Raseksa and Satria profiles. Satria and Raseksa figures were selected using a purposive sampling technique, through wayang Pandavas and Kuravas. The study was designed with qualitative research approach; the data were collected using the techniques of interviews, observation, and document analysis. The data were analyzed following the steps of data reduction, data display, and verification. The results of the research revealed that in wayang, the Raseksa and Satria figures represent a paradoxical representation of both the external structure and the inner structure. The outer structure is in the form of wayang purwa visual elements, which turns out to be the opposite shape from both Pandavas and Kuravas figures. The inner structure is more about the inseparable meaning and value from the outer structure. In semiotics, the visual element (outer structure) of Pandavas and Kuravas figures can be represented or interpreted based on their values and meanings (inner structure) in addition to show a conflict of meaning. The paradoxical cultural value in Javanese culture is essentially learning experienced-based humanity values manifested through puppet characters. This is exemplified by the Islamic example of the Prophet Muhammad and its mandatory and impossible natures.  The wayang Satria may represent the obligatory nature (good character), and wayang Raseksa represent the impossible (bad character) of humans.
Paradoxical Aesthetics in Panji Mask Visual Structure: Alusan and Gagahan Profiles in Bobung, Yogyakarta Wijaya, Yasin Surya; Tjahyadi, Sindung; Yulianto, Vissia Ita
Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education Vol 22, No 2 (2022): December 2022
Publisher : Department of Drama, Dance and Music, FBS, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/harmonia.v22i2.37093

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This study focuses on Panji masks in Bobung, Yogyakarta region. The study aims to explain the shape, meaning, and paradoxical aesthetic value in the visual form of panji masks focused on alusan and gagahan profiles. A qualitative approach with a multiple-case strategy conducted in the research. Data sources derived from documents/archives, informants, and places/events collected by document analysis techniques, in-depth interviews, and participatory observation. Data validity was tested by data sources triangulation and review informants. Interactive techniques with data reduction procedures, data display, and data verification analyzed data. The results show that the structure of the panji mask in Bobung was composed of visual forms which contained philosophical meanings. The shape and meaning of the Bobung panji masks in Alusan and Gagahan profiles contain an aesthetic value that is dualistic antagonistic (paradoxical). The panji masks in Bobung contain paradoxical aesthetic values in two patterns, three patterns, four patterns, and five patterns. The conclusion is that the visual form of Panji masks in Bobung, Yogyakarta, is structured by paradoxical aesthetic value.