Journal of Studies on Art, Culture, and Society
Volume 3 Issue 2 July 2026

A Dialogue between Traditional and Contemporary Fine Arts

Aerin Regina Putri (Global Scholarly Research Institute, Indonesia)
Alisa Rahma (Universitas Negeri Makassar)



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Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

Traditional art and contemporary art are often positioned dichotomically: one is perceived as representing the values of the past, while the other is understood as an expression of novelty and experimentation. This article aims to examine the dialogue that occurs between traditional and contemporary art, both in terms of concept, medium, and cultural meaning. Through a qualitative-descriptive approach and literature study, the discussion is focused on how contemporary artists reinterpret elements of tradition and how traditional art adapts in the contemporary context. The results of the study show that the relationship between the two is dialogical and dynamic, not mutually negotiating, but enriching each other in forming an artistic identity that is relevant to the development of the times.

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Religion Arts Humanities

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The scope of research in art is the range or limitation of topics that can be researched in the field of art. The scope of research in art can vary depending on the purpose, method, and approach of the research. However, in general, the scope of research in art can include: 1. The journal explores ...