The Revitalization Model of Balinese Wayang Art and its Audience is a research article that examines the problem of strengthening vital objects in the Parwa (Mahabharata) shadow puppet art with the aim of finding a digital-based puppet revitalization model as a strengthening of the position of Balinese puppetry amidst the advancement of digital technology. This research was conducted through a case study approach on Bangli Style Parwa Shadow Puppets, Bali. Data were collected using direct observation methods, interviews and simple questionnaires as tools, as well as literature studies. In addition, the researcher also studied several puppet scripts and puppet performance videos to see the creativity of puppeteers as a comparison to previous revitalization models. The results show that the Wayang Art Revitalization Model is carried out by puppeteers by empowering (1) Puppeteers and knowledge, (2) Puppeteers and Technology, (3) Puppeteers and society, (4) Puppeteers and rituals expressed through the concept of collaboration between art and digital media. These four concepts are recommended as a reference by puppeteers to develop digital-based puppetry that is introduced to children on a massive scale.
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