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Gelar : Jurnal Seni Budaya
ISSN : 14109700     EISSN : 26559153     DOI : -
Core Subject : Humanities, Art,
Gelar focuses on theoretical and empirical research in the Arts and Culture.
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Articles 439 Documents
Transforming the narrative and visual reliefs of the Ramayana at Panataran Temple into comic media using a practice-based research approach Alfan Setyawan; Raudah el Firdausiah Azzahra
Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol. 23 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v23i2.7792

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This study examines the transformation of the Ramayana reliefs at Panataran Temple into comic book form using a practice-based research approach. The focus of the study is to transform the reliefs into a comic book format while retaining the original narrative and visual elements of the reliefs in an effort to preserve their original cultural meaning. The methods used include iconographic analysis, character design, panel composition, color symbolism, and story structure. The results of the research are comics that integrate narrative and relief visuals, providing a new aesthetic experience for readers. The research contributes to the understanding of cultural representation through popular media, where comics are able to present attractive visual narratives of the Ramayana relief as a medium for preserving the culture of the archipelago.
Revisiting the theory of patet in Sundanese karawitan: between academic theory and artistic practice Marsel Ridky Maulana; Regina Darmawanti
Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol. 23 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v23i2.7806

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The ongoing debate surrounding patet theory in Sundanese karawitan reveals a clear divergence in epistemic perspectives between formal music education and artistic practice. Within academic settings, patet is positioned as a theoretical foundation for performing the pelog-salendro gamelan system. However, many practitioners argue that the concept does not manifest explicitly in lived musical practice. This study re-examines the theoretical construction of patetthrough an ethnomusicological lens, drawing on practice theory (Bourdieu; Reckwitz) and the concept of embodied musical knowledge (Brinner; McKerrell). Findings demonstrate significant differences regarding nada pangaget and pancer: academics tend to codify both as fixed elements, whereas artists interpret them relationally, guided by musical intuition and performative context. The analysis confirms that patet continues to shape tonal orientation, dominant tones, and affective musical space. This study argues that patet should be understood as a dual concept, normative in academic discourse yet flexible in artistic practice, bridging theoretical frameworks and Sundanese karawitan performance.
Designing in an indigenous context: zine-making using designerly activity theory to preserve social and local cultural values in Cikondang traditional village Idhar Resmadi; Ligar Muthmainah; Nisa Eka Nastiti
Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol. 23 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v23i2.7812

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This study examines the design of zines as a collaborative medium for preserving the social and cultural values of the Cikondang Traditional Village in Bandung Regency, Indonesia, which only depends on oral transmission of knowledge by the customary leader. Using a qualitative study method and framed by Designerly Activity Theory (DAT), the study collected data through field observations, interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis. The study identifies key elements of the Designerly Activity Theory (DAT), including subjects and collective subjects, objects in context, tools and signs, rules and design criteria, community and imagined community, and division of labor and process. The urgency of this study lies in developing a zine through a collective and collaborative design system within the context of an indigenous community. The findings indicate that designing zines in indigenous contexts requires heightened attention to community collaboration, the active participation of customary leaders, sensitivity to local ethical and cultural norms, and adherence to community-based design criteria. The study’s primary contribution is the articulation of a systematic design framework that situates zine-making beyond personal expression, foregrounding collaborative, collective, and sociocultural dimensions in the design process. The study contributes to the discourse on participatory and cultural design by positioning Designerly Activity Theory as a critical, analytical, and methodological framework for understanding design as a collaborative, reflective, and culturally embedded activity.
Artistic integrity in weapon-shaped hybrid musical instruments: the alutista project in Indonesian contemporary performance Nanang Rahmat Hidayat
Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol. 23 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v23i2.7813

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The growth of contemporary music videos and performance art has encouraged the use of musical instruments as both sound sources and strong visual symbols. Existing studies on interdisciplinary performance discuss collaborations between musicians and visual artists, but rarely examine weapon-shaped hybrid instruments as integrated sound–visual media that must maintain artistic integrity. This article analyses how artistic creative integrity is achieved in the design and use of Alutista, a series of weapon-shaped hybrid musical instruments created by Nanang Garuda for Indonesian music videos and contemporary performances. The research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach combining visual observation, content analysis of 24 Alutista instruments documented on social media and performance videos, and thematic coding of form, sonic function, and performative role; in this study, artistic creative integrity is operationalized as the alignment between conceptual intention, visual design, and musical–performative function. The analysis identifies three main patterns of integrity: the symbolic transformation of weapons into instruments of peace; the interdependence between industrial visual aesthetics and metallic timbre; and the choreography of performers’ bodies with the instruments, which produces multisensory narratives that bind sound, image, and gesture into a single composition. Theoretically, the study extends debates on artistic integrity and experimental instrument design by proposing weapon-shaped hybrid instruments as cross-media objects that merge material ecology, symbolism, and performance; practically, it offers a design and staging model for artists and directors who seek to develop music videos and performances that balance visual spectacle with coherent sonic and conceptual expression.
Linguistic hybridity between Javanese and Bahasa Indonesia in contemporary Javanese songs Zulisih Maryani; Rafeah Legino; Pibool Waijittragum
Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol. 23 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v23i2.7785

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This study investigates the phenomenon of linguistic hybridity between Javanese and Bahasa Indonesia in contemporary Javanese songs. It aims to identify the linguistic forms, aesthetic and cultural functions, and the evolving patterns of language use that distinguish traditional from modern song compositions. Using a qualitative descriptive method grounded in a literature-based approach, the research analyses selected Javanese song lyrics that demonstrate hybrid linguistic structures. The findings reveal three major forms of hybridity at the levels of words, phrases, and clauses or sentences. These hybrid forms serve multiple functions: (1) aesthetic, through rhymic and phonetic harmony; (2) expressive, through creative expressions unattainable within a single language; and (3) cultural identity, by reinforcing Javanese characteristics amid the influence of Bahasa Indonesia. Comparison between traditional macapat compositions and contemporary songs highlights a shift from strict monolingual use to flexible bilingual creativity, reflecting an ongoing negotiation of cultural identity in an era of modernisation and globalisation. This study enriches the understanding of how linguistic hybridity contributes to the preservation and evolution of Javanese artistic expression.
Gondang Burogong in the Pasir Pengaraian community: a study of denotative and connotative meanings Idawati Arman; Armansyah Anwar
Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol. 23 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v23i2.7842

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This study examines Gondang Burogong in the Pasir Pengaraian community by analyzing the denotative and connotative meanings embedded in its musical practices and socio-cultural context. The background of this research stems from concerns about shifts in the meaning of traditional music due to social change and technological development, which have the potential to reduce the local values contained within it. The purpose of this study is to reveal the denotative meaning of Gondang Burogong as a musical structure and practice, as well as its connotative meanings formed through situational contexts and analogies in the lives of the supporting community. The research employs a qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews with artists and traditional leaders, and analysis of musical texts and practices. The findings indicate that, denotatively, Gondang Burogongfunctions as an accompaniment for ritual activities and traditional entertainment with distinctive musical patterns. Connotatively, this music represents values of togetherness, balance, and social order, which are interpreted situationally and analogically by the Pasir Pengaraian community. This study contributes to the enrichment of ethnomusicological and musical semiotic studies by offering a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between musical texts and cultural meaning, and it has implications for efforts to preserve and revitalize traditional music based on local interpretations.
Reconstructing the Sundanese radio folktale for the multimedia theater and film Dedi Warsana; Hery Supiarza; Erik Muhammad Pauhrizi
Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol. 24 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v24i1.7740

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By utilising the framework of Adaptation Studies and Participatory Action Research (PAR), this study examines the intermedial adaptation of the Sundanese radio folktale Si Rawing into the multimedia theatre performance Tilu Si Rawing Makalangan. The project investigates how the cultural significance of classical auditory storytelling may be preserved while being recontextualised via digital performance, taking into consideration the changing media environment that has resulted in the fall of radio theatre and the emergence of digital platforms. In a theoretical sense, the research draws on Hutcheon's concept of adaptation as re-interpretation and Kattenbelt's idea of intermediality in order to explore the relationship between sound, imagery, and embodiment in the process of transformation across media. In terms of methodology, Participatory Action Research (PAR) made it possible for a creative process that was collaborative to take place. This process involved academics, theatre artists, and radio practitioners working together in iterative cycles of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The findings demonstrate that adaptation functions not as a medium transfer but rather as a dramaturgical reconstruction. In this reconstruction, the structural inadequacies of the radio script were reinterpreted in order to emphasise psychological conflict, spatial-temporal coherence, and audience immersion. The digital liveness that resulted from the integration of filmic projections, dance, and live performance has reawakened the imaginative possibilities that were formerly present in radio narrative. By suggesting an epistemic model of cultural revitalisation that connects local oral traditions and digital performance aesthetics in the Indonesian context, the study makes a contribution to contemporary discourse on adaptation and intermedial performance.
Designing the Bala Anjani alternate universe through the integration of Sasak cultural heritage and gender equality narratives Nahdlatuzzainiyah Nahdlatuzzainiyah; Ni Ketut Putri Nila Sudewi; Haryono Haryono
Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol. 24 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v24i1.7834

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The Bala Anjani dance is a traditional performing art from Lombok that embodies values of women’s empowerment and gender equality. Previous studies have adapted Bala Anjani into webtoon characters; however, these adaptations were limited to a single storyline and did not support sustainable narrative development. Moreover, studies on Alternate Universe (AU) have primarily focused on fan fiction and literary works, with limited application to traditional performing arts. This study aims to design an AU for the Bala Anjani webtoon by integrating Sasak cultural heritage and gender equality narratives. The novelty of this study lies in applying the AU approach to expand a traditional dance-based narrative into five interconnected story worlds that enable broader cultural exploration and diverse gender representations. Using a qualitative and design-based approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature review, while the design process employed a modified Design Thinking model. The study produced five alternative story synopses and character designs incorporating Sasak cultural elements such as songket, traditional textiles, keris, and klewang. Expert validation and user testing indicated that the designs were culturally relevant, gender-sensitive, visually feasible, and positively received by young readers.
Grounding heritage, sustaining identity: the recontextualization of kupatan jalasutra in Tanah Geseng, Bantul Heri Priyatmoko; S.R.L Aji Sampurno; Indra Fibiona
Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol. 24 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v24i1.7850

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The Kupatan Jalasutra ritual in Srimulyo Village, Bantul, Yogyakarta, represents a form of living heritage rooted in the sacred landscape of Tanah Geseng, the burial site of Sunan Geseng. Previous studies have primarily examined the tradition as a cultural attraction, social ritual, or repository of local values, while limited attention has been given to its contemporary recontextualization as a mechanism for cultural identity formation and environmental stewardship. This study explores the historical continuity, symbolic meanings, and adaptive functions of the ritual in contemporary society. Employing an integrated historical ethnographic approach, the research combines critical analysis of local manuscripts and chronicles with participant observation, in depth interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed through historical interpretation and grounded theory coding, supported by triangulation and member checking. The findings reveal that Kupatan Jalasutra functions as a dynamic cultural system integrating collective memory, Javanese Islamic spirituality, social solidarity, and ecological ethics. Symbolic interpretations of ketupat reinforce values of reconciliation, generosity, and social harmony, while communal practices such as village cleaning, sacred-site maintenance, and the use of local resources embody indigenous environmental ethics. The study argues that the resilience of Kupatan Jalasutra lies in its capacity to continuously adapt inherited traditions to contemporary social and environmental challenges without losing its symbolic foundations.
Visual semiotics of the Menak Lare manuscript Illumination for character education Muhammad Ibnan Syarif; Dwi Budi Harto; Bangkit Sanjaya; Nur Fajrie
Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol. 24 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v24i1.7892

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Studies on the Menak tradition have generally focused on philology, literary history, textual transmission, and heroic narratives. The illumination of Serat Menak Lare, however, has rarely been read as a visual system that carries cultural meanings and educational values. This research applies a qualitative interpretive approach, using the Serat Menak Laremanuscript from the Sonobudoyo Museum Yogyakarta collection, coded B55_00152, as its object of study. Among the nine illuminations found in the manuscript, the analysis focuses on pages 289–290, since they form the most complex and representative double page illumination. Data were collected through visual observation and library research. The analysis was conducted through visual description, semiotic classification of icons, indexes, and symbols, interpretation within Javanese-Islamic cultural contexts, and mapping of character education values. Research credibility was strengthened through triangulation of sources, methods, and theory. The findings show that the illumination is organized through symmetrical composition, layered frames, visual hierarchy, motif repetition, and color arrangement. The motifs of kala, crowned elephants carrying maces, padma, floral vines, and gateway-like forms construct a visual narrative of protection, moral authority, purity, and cultural continuity. Pragmatically, the illumination does not function as a literal illustration of the Amir Hamzah story. It works instead as a visual threshold that guides readers into the moral and religious atmosphere of the text. This study offers a framework for reading Javanese-Islamic manuscript illumination as visual heritage and as a source of reflection for character education.