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International Journal of Cultural and Art Studies (IJCAS)
ISSN : 26231999     EISSN : 26543591     DOI : -
International Journal of Cultural and Art Studies (IJCAS) is an academic, open access, and peer-reviewed journal founded and first published in 2018 by Talenta Publisher & the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. Focusing on culture, language, and literature as it is viewed from the Indonesian perspective, IJCAS provides a platform for the presentation, analysis, and criticism of provocative work, publishing articles that transcend disciplines and advance the study of humanities. Topics include culture (Traditional Art & Culture, Tourism), Linguistics (morphology, phonology, semantics, syntax, sociolinguistics, antropolinguistics, psycolinguistics/neurolinguistics, discourse Analysis, translation, clinical Linguistics, forensic linguistics), literature (comparative literature, foreign literature, Indonesian literature), history (foreign history, Indonesian history). Only original research articles and book reviews are accepted. International Journal of Cultural and Art Studies (IJCAS) are published two times per year (in April and October).
Articles 82 Documents
Analysis of Speech among Some Ethnic Groups in West Africa M'Begniga, Abdoulaye
International Journal of Culture and Art Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2021): International Journal of Culture and Art Studies (IJCAS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijcas.v5i2.6648

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This research discusses the analysis of the concept of speech among some ethnic groups in West Africa. In fact, in West Africa, the art of speaking is brought to a high degree of perfection.  According to those ethnic groups discussed in this paper, the speech possesses a mystical, talismanic power, which means that it has the power to protect and change the course of events. The Nommo's conception of life can illustrate this idea in that they consider that life itself lies on speech without which it can never exist. Also, they consider that there is a close relationship between speech and the speaker. However, speaking is more than just lining up words to be understood by the interlocutor, the audience. It is considered an art that must respect certain rules relating to the place, the time and the person speaking. In this sense, the researcher, in this paper, tries to analyze the concept of speech in these ethnic groups of West Africa. The research uses secondary data as the method, otherwise called “literature review”. In other words, the researcher proceeded to collect the data related to the paper's topic by downloading them and then proceeded to the analyzes and comments.
Different Understanding about the Other Shore: the Introspection Study on Chinese and Western Art under the Natural Disaster Sun, Zhi-hao
International Journal of Culture and Art Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2021): International Journal of Culture and Art Studies (IJCAS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijcas.v5i2.6780

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No matter what the different cultural backgrounds are, they will always collide and generate divergence on the same point of intersection and then continue moving forward in the direction of collective cognition. At present, the global world is facing severe pestilence disasters; China Art Circle made many responses immediately at the beginning of the epidemic situation and tried to fight the epidemic situation, encourage the front-line medical staff and provide energy for them. However, when the epidemic situation in China trends to calm, the art theme about the epidemic situation also suddenly keeps silent. It looks like calm without great waves; however, through investigating Western art, it is found that the Western Art Circle has different orientations on the attitude to disasters; considering its inner core, it maps the further understanding of groups with different cultural backgrounds on the cognition of other shores of life- different life and death idea influence the social outlook, view of life and expectation of life fate of different groups. Meanwhile, they also promote the society to show different introspection paths while facing disasters. The study uses empirical analysis to identify and collect the image information from classical paintings of the East and the West. The results show that compared with Western art, Chinese art conveys a message that focuses more on maintaining the country's stability.
The Comparative Study of Form and the Structure of Sri Lankan Gaṭaberā and Pahatharaṭa Berā with the Indian Mridanga Drum Dehideniya, Isuru
International Journal of Culture and Art Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2021): International Journal of Culture and Art Studies (IJCAS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijcas.v5i2.6822

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The Gaṭaberā and Pahataraṭa berā are the main drums in two regions in Sri Lanka; also the Mridanga is one of all South Indian main drums. This research is a comparative analysis of the similarities and differences of form and structure between those Indians and Sri Lankans drums. That is conducted in the qualitative method. Several similarities and differences are discovered from the form and structure between those drums under the organization, order of the elements, construct process, and shape. The final conclusions are, 1) the form of all drum heads of Gatabera, Pahatharata bera, and Mridanga is similar, and also that form represents an Indian subcontinent drum head variety, but their structure is different according to the culture of both countries. 2) The form and structure of Gatabera and Mridanga drum bodies are slightly similar.
Carrier Concept in Hindu Religious Scriptures and Sculpture: A Conspectus Panda, Taranisen; Mohanty, Rajballav B.
International Journal of Culture and Art Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2021): International Journal of Culture and Art Studies (IJCAS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijcas.v5i2.6825

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The relationship between man and bioresources (plants and animals) based on faith, belief, and tradition concerning gods and goddesses and other such powers are very intense, vast, and multifarious. The paper has a brief account of faith related to carrier or vahana in Hindu religious scriptures and sculpture. A total of 32 animals, ten different categories of birds, and only one plant (flower) are identified, playing the role of carriers of gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon. It is discussed that such faith, belief, and practice have a scientific basis and are helpful for the management and preservation of biodiversity.
The Meaning of Nyangahatn Ritual of Dayak Kanayatn Community for Disaster Mitigation Mohammad Maulana Magiman; Sulistyo, Ary; Jeanne Francoise
International Journal of Culture and Art Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2021): International Journal of Culture and Art Studies (IJCAS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijcas.v5i2.7249

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This research focused on the Nyangahatn ritual in Dayak Kanayatn indigenous people in West Kalimantan. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach with an emphasis on literature study. This paper uses the cultural theory, human ecology, and Disaster Mitigation and shows that there is a connection between those theories in Nyangahatn people’s rituals. Nyangahatn ritual related to the cultivation practices carried out based on the rice planting cycle. The results showed that the Nyangahatn ritual is a pearl of local wisdom, which is an effort in mitigating and adapting to disasters, especially regarding the planting and harvesting seasons. Forests or land cleared for cultivation are very calculated to avoid degradation and air sources. The Kanayatn Dayak indigenous people are very understanding about natural signs. In the process of land clearing for agriculture, it is essential to consider the ​​​​land area is to be planted so that it does not disturb the forest ecosystem. Meanwhile, the culture of balale' or gotong royong as a form of solidarity and harmony between community members is still maintained.
Chengyu Translation Techniques in Web Novel Di Yi Qi Shao Agustian, Agretio; Prasetyaningtyas, Hudiyekti; Trihardini, Ayu
International Journal of Culture and Art Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Culture and Art Studies (IJCAS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijcas.v6i1.7400

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The translation is a process of transferring meaning from the source language to the target language. The translation process itself requires appropriate translation techniques in order to produce an acceptable translation in source language. Likewise, idiom or  chengyu has its own translation techniques. This study aims to analyze the chengyu translation technique in the Chinese web novel “Di Yi Qi Shao” which has been translated to the Indonesian version called “Menantu Palsu” using the idiom translation theory introduced by Nida and Taber which are from idioms to non-idioms; from idioms to idioms; and from non-idioms to idioms. This research is a qualitative descriptive analysis using the content analysis technique as a data analysis technique. The research uses the idiom translation method from Nida and Taber as a reference. The data of this study consists of 196 chengyu contained in chapter 1 until chapter 25 of the web novel.The study results showed that 155 chengyu (79.08%) were translated from idioms to non-idioms technique and six chengyu (3.06%) were translated by from idioms to idioms technique. Apart from using those two techniques, 35 chengyu (17.86%) were not translated. The results of the study also show that in the process of translation, there is a similar chengyu, each being translated by the same translation technique, but there is also a similar chengyu on several occurrences: some were not translated. In addition, there are similar chengyu which on its several occurernces, were translated by similar techniques but resulted in different translations.
Traditional Beliefs and Practices in Masquerading: Effutu Context Micah, Victor Kweku Bondzie; Donkor, Evans Kwadwo; Ankrah, Owusu-Ansah
International Journal of Culture and Art Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Culture and Art Studies (IJCAS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijcas.v6i1.7413

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The study elevates the masquerading culture of Effutu masquerade and examines its functionalism of the traditional beliefs and practices associated with the masquerading culture in Winneba, Central Region of Ghana. The study employed a descriptive research tool under the qualitative research approach through ethnographic inquiry, which aimed at collecting data to unearth these traditional beliefs and practices of the Effutu masquerade. The study used unstructured interviews, photographs, and direct observation as the form of instrumentations to elicit information from the federation, some members, and leaders of the various masquerade groups in Winneba. The data was analyzed using descriptive and interpretative phenomenological (IPA) analysis tools. It was revealed that the Effutu masquerade culture possessed traditional beliefs and practices that were shrouded in religious, socioeconomic and aesthetic contexts. Functionalism in Effutu masquerade culture was seen as a repository for a critical reflection of the visual culture that promotes Ghana’s tradition and cultural values. The study concludes that the Effutu masquerade, irrespective of its distrust, contains elements of cultural richness and important traditional values that demonstrate a degree of philosophical urgency.
Gendered violence in Art: a study of Baroque and Classical Ages Dharmani, Rishya
International Journal of Culture and Art Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Culture and Art Studies (IJCAS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijcas.v6i1.7465

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Art and history are always mirrors of each other. Their specific modes of functioning, despite being dissimilar to each other, are still consonant. Consciousness of time is common to them, traveling continuously through the past and future, creating the present. But art; its representation, subversion, methods, spaces, humans and life is sometimes contrarian to the march of history. Art often defies history by rejecting the 'present' and creating its own utopia. "Indeed, music protects its social truth by virtue of its antithesis to the society, by virtue of isolation, yet by the same measure, this isolation lets music wither. It is as if its stimulus to production, its raison d’être, had been withdrawn.
Inventing Latin America Under the Good Neighborhood Policy: The Case of the MoMA Collection, 1943 Matallana, Andrea
International Journal of Culture and Art Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Culture and Art Studies (IJCAS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijcas.v6i1.8385

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This article describes the strategies of the North American government to help establish a Latin American Collection in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the role that Lincoln Kirstein had as a collector of the works that made up the collection. The dialogue that Kirstein had with various personalities of the culture in the tasks of exhibition and collection is analyzed. We emphasize how the fine arts were spaces of political weighting, and areas usable by Good Neighbor politics. Finally, it is explained what kind of Latin American art was collected to make up the collection in 1943, and what idea of Latin America was represented through that selection.  The research uses primary sources collected from MoMA Archives, Rockefeller Personal Archives, New York Public Library and Lincoln Kirstein Archives. The comparative method in history was used to review the different cases analyzed.
The Characteristics of Society in Indonesian Based on the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions: Measuring the Five Indonesian Island Setyaningrum, Ratih; Wijaya, Andi Rahadiyan; Subagyo, Subagyo
International Journal of Culture and Art Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Culture and Art Studies (IJCAS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijcas.v6i1.8720

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There is culturally plural happens in nowadays life context in many ethnicities, in the same space. This cultural diversity leads to different communication and attitude in social society.  The difference between the two cultures, the bigger between two cultures exist, the bigger challenge to adapt. Previous research stated that Indonesia is one Hofstede cultural group. But based on its location, Indonesia has various ethnic and historical sites. By seeing all of them, this paper has aimed to measure, to classify, and to do mapping on Indonesian cultural dimension characteristics. It has some of research steps by considering culture, management, and clustering of Indonesian cultural dimensions. The measurement using Hofstede was conducted to on 805 respondents, analyzed by using principal component analysis and been clustered by using principal component analysis and clustered using the agglomeration hierarchy clustering method. Respondents were coming from Indonesian native live in Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Kupang and Ambon. The result showed that Indonesian culture could be categorized into 4 cluster groups; furthermore, it can be classified into 2 dimensions: intrinsic characteristics (1); environmental and future characteristics (2). The dimension of intrinsic characteristics consists of the power distance index (PDI), collectivism (COLL), and masculinity (MAS).   At the same time, the dimension of environmental and future characteristics consists of uncertainty avoidance (UAI) and long-term orientation (LTO). The result of this study is a cultural mapping in Indonesian society that a potentially contribute to developing cultural pattern in smart cities.