Gorga : Jurnal Seni Rupa
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): Gorga : Jurnal Seni Rupa

Considering Axiology in the Development of Art

Hamdan Akromullah (Humanities Study Program, Faculty of Performing Arts, Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang, Indonesia)
Armen Nazaruddin (Fine Arts Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang, Indonesia)
Miswar Miswar (Fine Arts Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang, Indonesia)
Kendall Malik (DKV Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang, Indonesia)
Ferry Fernando (DKV Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang, Indonesia)
Rica Rian (Fine Arts Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang, Indonesia)
Elvis Elvis (Fine Arts Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang, Indonesia)
Rahma Triyana (Medical Doctor Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Baiturrahmah, Indonesia)
Jufrinaldi Jufrinaldi (Fine Arts Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

The rapid advancement of science and technology has produced both significant progress and complex challenges, including value crises, cultural commodification, and dehumanization. In this context, art should be understood not merely as aesthetic expression or a creative industry product, but as a value-oriented cultural praxis. This study aims to examine the urgency of an axiological approach to art development and to formulate a conceptual framework that positions ethical, aesthetic, social, and spiritual values as its normative foundation. A qualitative descriptive design was employed using library research through a critical review of literature on the philosophy of science, philosophy of art, and critical social theory. The findings indicate that without a clear axiological foundation, art risks being reduced to an economic instrument, thereby losing its reflective, critical, and emancipatory functions. The study proposes four integrated axiological dimensions for art development: (1) the aesthetic-reflective dimension, which views art as a transformative and reflective experience; (2) the ethical dimension, emphasizing moral responsibility in artistic practice; (3) the social-communicative dimension, positioning art as a medium for dialogue, cultural interaction, and social criticism; and (4) the spiritual-existential dimension, which regards art as a means of seeking meaning and promoting human flourishing. These dimensions reinforce the role of art as a value-based social praxis that fosters critical awareness and supports the sustainability of human values. This framework contributes to the philosophy of art by providing a normative reference for artistic practice, cultural policy, and future studies grounded in humanistic values.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

gorga

Publisher

Subject

Arts Education

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Gorga : Jurnal Seni Rupa terbit 2 (dua) kali setahun pada bulan Juni dan Desember, berisi tulisan/artikel hasil pemikiran, hasil penelitian, dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang ditulis oleh para pakar, ilmuwan, praktisi (seniman), dan pengkaji dalam disiplin ilmu kependidikan, kajian seni, desain, ...