Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies
Vol 3, No 1 (2019)

Ogoh-Ogoh Attraction Of Nyepi Ritual In Bali

I Wayan Suharta (Institut Seni Indonesia Denpasar)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2019

Abstract

Ogoh-ogoh as an artwork and at the same time is a cultural phenomenon in the social life of the Balinese community besides being filled with symbolic values, also giving freedom of expression. Not only does it elevate mythological tales, but it also raises actual everyday themes that are used as autocritical expressions of social phenomena.Ogoh-ogoh in performance art is a spectacle of a combination of works of art, art, and mechanical technology. It is a creative effort of young artists to innovate. Ogoh-ogoh is seen as a central figure, even appointed as the theme of the artwork. The dancers play certain characters according to the characterization in the story, the results are displayed in the form of dance fragment.Animatronic adopted and combined with performance art is a form of the latest developments in performing arts in Bali. It becomes a challenge, because the technology continues to grow. Aesthetic sensitivity is needed, namely the synergy between dance, music, fine art, and mechanical technology, involving skilled and qualified personnel in their respective fields.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJHSRS

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities

Description

Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies, particularly focuses on the Hindu Science and Religious Studies areas as follows: 1) Religious Education, 2) Religious Letters, 3) Theology, 4) Religious Philosophy, 5) Religious Cultural, and 6) Religion ...