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Nusantara Aesthetics: The Beauty of Traditional Javanese Houses as A Foundation For Social Harmony and Respect Sunarmi Sunarmi
Journal of Social Research Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): Journal of Social Research
Publisher : International Journal Labs

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/josr.v4i4.2504

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This study seeks to find the concept of Nusantara Aesthetics in Javanese traditional houses, its correlation with the value of the Javanese people. The research is positioned in a critical thinking system, using the semiotic critical theory of visual communication. The location of the research is in Java. The study uses qualitative methods and interpretive analysis techniques that use a qualitative approach. Broadly speaking, the findings in the study are that the concept of Nusantara Aesthetics found in Javanese Traditional Houses is realized to maintain harmony. Harmony in social life can be achieved with the pillars including attitudes: aruh, gupuh, lungguh, and suruh. Aruh is a grapyak or friendly attitude to maintain safety and harmony with the environment. The representation of the attitude of the Aruh is that the Javanese traditional house has a Regol which is located at the front as a barrier with a road in the form of a small open house. Gupuh is an age-age attitude, Javanese people respect guests with an age-age attitude when they come out of the house to welcome guests in masks. The mask of the front building in the configuration of the Javanese house as a face, making the shade house a representation of the value of shade in accepting the presence of people. Lungguh is sitting, Javanese people receive guests to talk about something by sitting, therefore the house has a pendapa in the form of a spacious open house, a representation of a loose heart/freely accepting the presence of people.
Concept of Decorative Variety of Wood Carvings in the Princely Within the Framework of Functional Aesthetic Theory Rahayu Adi Prabowo; Guntur Guntur; Sunarmi Sunarmi
Journal of Social Research Vol. 4 No. 12 (2025): Journal of Social Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/josr.v4i11.2871

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This study examines the concept of the application of a variety of decorative wood carvings in the Ndalem Keprieranan through the perspective of functional aesthetic theory. This study aims to identify the connection between aesthetic aspects, functions, and philosophical values contained in wood carving elements in traditional Javanese architecture. The variety of ornaments on the ndalem building acts as a decorative motif that contains symbolic meaning that represents the value system, social structure, and life view of the Javanese people about the relationship between humans, nature, and God. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach through visual observation, documentation, and literature studies, with analysis focused on the shape, motif, composition, and symbolic function of carving. The results of the study suggest that the application of functional aesthetics in the variety of decorative wood carvings in the palace displays a harmonious harmony between visual beauty and constructive function. The value of Tata-Titi-Teges is reflected in the regularity of form, the accuracy of proportion, and the firmness of symbolic meaning, while the value of Nata-Niti-Natas shows a reflective and spiritual dimension that directs human consciousness towards the order of the cosmos. Overall, this study emphasizes that traditional Javanese aesthetics are oriented towards the beauty of appearance which is a value system that combines visual, functional, and spiritual principles in an integrated manner, which makes the variety of wood carvings as an expression of harmony between material and immaterial aspects in the life of the Javanese people.
Cultural Aesthetic Mediation as a Resilience Strategy: A Study of Representational Communication in the Betawi Cultural Village of Setu Babakan Ferdiansyah Ali; Sunarmi Sunarmi; Titis Srimuda Pitana; Budi Setiyono
Journal of Social Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Social Research
Publisher : International Journal Labs

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/josr.v5i1.2952

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Urbanization, globalization, and the intensification of cultural tourism have placed Betawi cultural arts in a vulnerable position amid changes in meaning, commodification, and shifts in aesthetic values. This study aims to explain how cultural aesthetics are mediated as a resilience strategy through representational practices in the Betawi Cultural Village (PBB) Setu Babakan. Using a phenomenological approach and representation theory, it examines how aesthetic experiences—in visual, narrative, and ritual forms—are created, negotiated, and interpreted by cultural actors, including government officials, local communities, and tourists. The analysis was conducted through field observations, in-depth interviews, visual documentation, and hermeneutic interpretations based on Bourdieu's theory of habitus, cultural capital, and the arena of cultural production. The results show that aesthetic mediation functions as a connecting mechanism between traditional values and the demands of the tourism industry, yielding three main processes: creative reproduction, representational transformation, and authenticity negotiation. These processes enable Betawi culture to survive and adapt without losing its essential dimensions of meaning. The findings contribute to the development of cultural tourism studies, cultural communication design, and representation theory in the context of Indonesian urban society.
Pengaplikasian Motif Busana Dayak Ngaju Menjadi Busana Ready To Wear Linda Utami; Sunarmi Sunarmi; Arif Jati Purnomo; Afifah Nur; Nabila Khoirunisa
Brikolase : Jurnal Kajian Teori, Praktik dan Wacana Seni Budaya Rupa Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Seni Indoensia Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/brikolase.v17i2.7706

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Indonesia is rich in art and culture, one of which is the Dayak Ngaju tribe in Central Kalimantan with their traditional clothing full of symbolism, such as the Enggang and Kalalawit motifs. This research aims to transform Dayak Ngaju traditional clothing into ready-to-wear clothing for cultural preservation and promotion. Using the Design Thinking method, the process begins with understanding the philosophy of traditional attire (Empathize), identifying the needs of young people for comfortable and stylish traditional attire (Define), then conceptualizing ideas for simplifying motifs on modern materials using painting techniques (Ideate), and finally creating prototypes (Prototype). Testing results showed positive responses to the design, which blends modernity with authenticity, deemed attractive, boosting confidence, and potentially becoming a trend. However, constructive feedback was received regarding material comfort (polyester that feels hot), motif proportions, garment cuts (sleeves and collars), and the durability of the painting after washing. Further development is recommended in terms of size variations and formal touches. With this approach, it is hoped that the Dayak Ngaju adaptation clothing can preserve culture dynamically, promote innovation, empower the community, and open economic opportunities.
Rasionalitas Desain Branding Teritorial Tipografi Jawa Kuno Analisis Visual Alih Wahana Aksara Kuadrat Kediri Ipung Kurniawan Yunianto; Sunarmi Sunarmi
Brikolase : Jurnal Kajian Teori, Praktik dan Wacana Seni Budaya Rupa Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Institut Seni Indoensia Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/brikolase.v18i1.7998

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Studi mengenai aksara Jawa Kuno selama ini didominasi oleh pendekatan epigrafi yang berfokus pada pembacaan teks dan penanggalan sejarah, namun sering mengabaikan aspek perancangan visualnya. Penelitian ini mengisi kesenjangan tersebut dengan mendekonstruksi Aksara Kuadrat (abad 11-13 M) melalui perspektif Desain Komunikasi Visual (DKV) dan Tipografi. Menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan arkeologi visual, penelitian ini menganalisis morfologi aksara pada Prasasti koleksi PIM Mojokerto, data teknis pada prasasti unfinished Tahi Papung (Ponorogo), serta alih wahananya pada media sandang kontemporer. Data dianalisis melalui pelacakan morfologi aksara, penerapan grid modular dan prinsip Em Square, serta interpretasi semiotika visual untuk membaca fungsi estetik dan politis aksara. Hasil penelitian mengungkap tiga temuan utama. Pertama, secara morfologis, Aksara Kuadrat dapat diklasifikasikan sebagai Display Typeface bergaya Slab Serif yang dirancang untuk dominasi visual jarak jauh (visual weight). Kedua, temuan garis bantu (guidelines) pada artefak Tahi Papung membuktikan bahwa aksara ini tidak ditulis secara intuitif, melainkan dikonstruksi melalui rasionalitas desain berbasis sistem Modular Grid dan prinsip Em Square. Ketiga, perpaduan antara struktur geometris yang kaku dengan ornamen padat (Horror Vacui) berfungsi sebagai strategi Branding Teritorial untuk melegitimasi kekuasaan politik Kerajaan Kediri-Majapahit. Transformasi aksara ini ke dalam produk industri kreatif (kaos) membuktikan bahwa sistem desain kuno ini memiliki kualitas timeless yang mampu beradaptasi dari fungsi sakral-politis menjadi komoditas identitas budaya. Kata kunci: Aksara kuadrat, Branding teritorial, Horror vacui, Sistem grid, Tipografi Nusantara
Ekspresi Estetika dan Spiritualitas Sedekah Gunung Khas Padepokan Tjipta Boedaja Berbasis Teosentrisme Gempur Sentosa; Sunarmi Sunarmi; Sarwanto Sarwanto
PANGGUNG Vol 36 No 1 (2026): Echoes of Archipelago Mythos: Interweaving Tradition, Symbolism, and Narrative i
Publisher : LP2M ISBI Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26742/panggung.v36i1.3681

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Slametan and spirituality through art serve as a means of communicating with God and the universe amid an unbalanced natural environment. This study discusses aesthetic expression and spirituality through a theocentric perspective in the Sedekah Gunung activity at Padepokan Tjipta Boedaja Tutup Ngisor, Magelang. This study uses qualitative methods with a fieldwork approach, including interviews, field observations, transcription, data processing, and systematic data compilation. The results show that the aesthetic and spiritual expressions of Sedekah Gunung are embedded in a theocentric perspective in the meditasi gerak solah bawa and the kidung tradisi Sedekah Gunung. Theoretically, this research contributes to the development of a research model for aesthetic and spiritual expression in music and dance, grounded in theocentrism as a perspective. In practice, this research contributes to the discovery and explanation of aesthetic meaning through the kidung tradisi sedekah gunung and meditasi gerak (solah bawa).
Membaca retorika visual dari keviralan unggahan Eugene sebagai narasi kampanye kesehatan mental di Instagram Siti Desintha; Sunarmi Sunarmi; Pande Made Sukerta; Eko Supriyanto
Jurnal Desain Vol 13 No 4 (2026): Jurnal Desain
Publisher : Universitas Indraprasta PGRI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/jd.v13i4.3250

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Artikel ini membahas retorika visual dalam penyampaian kampanye kesehatan mental dari unggahan “Eugene” melalui akun @world_record_egg. Penelitian ini menganalisis bagaimana retorika visual pada enam unggahan foto beserta caption menyampaikan pesan mengenai tekanan sosial dan isu kesehatan mental. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah kualitatif deskriptif yang disampaikan secara naratif melalui observasi visual terhadap enam unggahan foto dan caption, serta studi pustaka dengan teori segitiga retorika sebagai kerangka analisis. Data visual berupa tangkapan layar enam unggahan, jumlah likes dan jumlah komentar dikumpulkan pada 06 Januari 2023 sebagai batas waktu pengambilan data penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kekuatan utama karya fotografi ini terletak pada gagasan yang diperkuat melalui komposisi, warna, tekstur dan angle fotografi sehingga mampu merepresentasikan simbol tekanan sosial sekaligus membangun kesadaran mengenai kesehatan mental. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa retorika visual pada unggahan “Eugene”, yang didukung oleh caption dan dipublikasikan melalui Instagram, dapat menjadi strategi komunikasi visual dalam menyampaikan pesan simbolik mengenai kesehatan mental. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada kajian fotografi dan budaya visual digital dengan menunjukkan bahwa kesederhanaan visual yang didukung simbolisme yang kuat berpotensi membangun kesadaran sosial melalui media digital.