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Journal : Varied Knowledge Journal

Aesthetic Literacy in Primary Schools: A Literature Review of the Importance of Art Appreciation from an Early Age Galih Suryadmaja; Didin Septa Rahmadi; Gading Suryadmaja; Fikhan Ghazali; Azril Irzam; Muhammad Fajar Putranto
Varied Knowledge Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Varied Knowledge Journal, November 2025
Publisher : CV. Global Cendekia Inti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71094/vkj.v3i2.144

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Aesthetic literacy constitutes a critical yet often underemphasized dimension of primary education, frequently overshadowed by the prioritization of academic cognitive competencies. In fact, aesthetic experiences—particularly through engagement with and appreciation of the arts—play a significant role in cultivating children’s sensitivity, creativity, and reflective capacities from an early age. This article aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the role of art appreciation in the development of aesthetic literacy in primary schools, as well as its implications for pedagogical practices. This study adopts a systematic literature review approach, drawing on a range of relevant scholarly sources in the fields of art education, child development, and aesthetic literacy. The analytical process employs thematic synthesis to identify recurring patterns and conceptual relationships emerging across the literature. The findings indicate that art appreciation contributes simultaneously to children’s cognitive, affective, social, and creative development. Furthermore, aesthetic literacy enriches learning experiences and supports the formation of cultural sensitivity and identity. Its effective implementation in primary education requires the integration of arts-based curricula, the application of multimodal pedagogical approaches, and the active involvement of teachers alongside a supportive learning environment. Therefore, aesthetic literacy should be positioned as an integral component of primary education to foster more holistic, human-centered, and meaningful learning processes.
Ritual Perang Topat dan Harmoni Lintas Agama dalam Sejarah Budaya Lombok Barat Ningsih, Dewi Puspita; Mulianah, Baiq; Suryadmaja, Galih; Rahman, Lalu Rohadi; Fauzan, Ahmad; Hidayat, Ahmad Dirgahayu
Varied Knowledge Journal Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): Varied Knowledge Journal, February 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71094/vkj.v3i3.173

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This article examines the Perang Topat ritual as a cultural-historical practice representing interreligious harmony in West Lombok, a region where Sasak and Balinese communities have long interacted, forming a distinctive socio-religious configuration. Held in Lingsar, the ritual functions not only as a religious tradition but also as a cultural mechanism for managing differences in identity, social tensions, and shared interests related to vital water resources. The study focuses on the historical context, ritual structure, symbolic meanings, and social functions of Perang Topat in sustaining intercommunal harmony. Employing a qualitative approach grounded in ethnography and cultural history, data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. The findings reveal that the ritual serves as a space for symbolic communication, social integration, and conflict management between Hindu and Wetu Telu Islam communities. Perang Topat demonstrates that harmony is a product of socio-historical negotiation and remains relevant as a living cultural heritage for strengthening social cohesion in Indonesia’s multicultural society.