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Cultural Acculturation in the Architecture of the Kudus Tower Mosque: A Study of Art Semiotics Sutarjo, Johan; Eko Haryanto; Rahina Nugrahani; Widodo Widodo; Slamet Haryono
Catharsis Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024): November 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

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This study examines the process of cultural acculturation reflected in the architecture of the Al-Aqsa Menara Kudus Mosque using an art semiotic approach. This mosque is real evidence of the harmony of Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic cultures in Java during the spread of Islam. Architectural elements such as towers that resemble Hindu-Buddhist temples, lotus flower ornaments, and Islamic calligraphy reflect an inclusive and adaptive blend of cultures. This study uses a descriptive-analytical method based on case studies by combining primary data through direct observation and interviews, as well as secondary data from related literature. Semiotic analysis was carried out to identify the symbolic meaning in the architectural elements of the mosque, with the theoretical approach of Charles Sanders Peirce and Roland Barthes. The results of the study also explain that the Menara Kudus Mosque not only functions as a place of worship, but also as a symbol of cultural identity that emphasizes harmony in diversity. This acculturation process reflects the success of Islam in adapting local traditions without eliminating original cultural values. This study makes an important contribution to understanding cultural integration in architectural art and the preservation of local cultural heritage.
Visually Spreading the Message: Da'wah Through Illustration in Peduli Jilbab Community Septiana, Wilujeng Eky; Rahina Nugrahani; Tjetjep Rohendi Rohidi
Catharsis Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024): June 2024
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This study explores the role of Muslim women in spreading Da'wah through visual illustrations within the Peduli Jilbab Community on social media. The research addresses the need to understand how religious values and visual arts intersect to promote Islamic teachings. Employing a qualitative approach guided by Rohidi (2011), the study aims to systematically describe and analyze the involvement of Muslim women in religious outreach via digital illustrations. Data were collected through participant observation, interviews, documentation, case studies, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The interdisciplinary methodology integrates virtual ethnography, aesthetics, and Islamic values, examining digital illustrations when online interactions became crucial. The study involved 129 members selected through social media outreach and community gatherings. Results indicate that visual illustrations effectively convey religious messages, enhance personal faith, and engage a broader audience. The findings highlight the potential of combining art and Da'wah, offering insights into innovative methods of religious outreach in the digital age. These implications underscore the importance of supporting creative expressions of faith and fostering inclusive, virtual communities for religious education.