Journal of Studies on Art, Culture, and Society
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 various aspects of art, culture, and society in the contemporary world. 2. The journal covers topics such as performing arts, visual arts, music arts, literary arts, media arts, digital arts, popular culture, local culture, global culture, subaltern culture, hybrid culture, and transnational culture. 3. The journal also covers topics such as multicultural society, civil society, post-industrial society, post-modern society, identity, difference, power, resistance, agency, representation, and negotiation. 4. The journal further covers topics such as globalization, modernization, colonialism, post-colonialism, neo-colonialism, decolonization, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, social class, religion, ideology, and values. 5. The journal additionally covers topics such as environment, sustainable development, climate change, natural disasters, and ecological crises. and than, 6. The journal accepts research articles that present original and innovative findings and arguments on the above topics. 7. The journal also accepts book reviews that critically evaluate recent publications on the above topics. 8. The journal also accepts essays that provide personal or creative perspectives on the above topics. 9. The journal also accepts interviews that feature prominent or emerging figures in the field of art and culture studies. 10. The journal also accepts artworks that express artistic or cultural visions on the above topics.
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<![CDATA[Chhau Dance: Cultural Trait of Purulia District, West Bengal, India ]]>
<![CDATA[Bhutia, Namgyal Tshewang]]>;
<![CDATA[Sinha, Sanghamitra]]>;
<![CDATA[Sinha, Malavika]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Studies on Art, Culture and Society Volume 2 Issue 2 July 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.62012/jacs.v2i2.19
<![CDATA[In both political and legal spheres, culture is pervasive and fundamental to the human condition. Culture is the entirety of conduct and belief; it encompasses both normative and taught behaviour. The Chhau dance of Purulia, West Bengal, India, is included in the study. It's the dance of the earthen mask. The several kinds of drums are performed as background music in Chhau dance. It’s a self-defence martial art. The ancient Purulian people inherited Chhau dance. It's an athletic and acrobatic Indian dance that's done at Hindu festival. The various attributes of dance—the choreography, costume, and lyric patterns—have been discussed. The Chhau dance of Purulia is included on the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO. The dance is distinct due to its rigorous training and accuracy, and it is a dance of heroic gesture. Purulia's Chhau dance is more specifically regional than community-specific. Instrumental music, dance, and martial arts are all combined in Chhau dance. It connects the various communities and their technical expertise and skills. The Chhau dance with conciliatory (with mask) actorish gestures is the cultural trait of Purulia, West Bengal.]]>
<![CDATA[The Tradition of Using the Manduaro/Mudawaroh Shawl as a Cultural Heritage of the Local Coastal Communities of West Coast Sumatra ]]>
<![CDATA[Soeandipratama, Soeandi Malik Pratama]]>;
<![CDATA[Simatupang, Irfan]]>
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DOI: 10.62012/jacs.v2i2.20
<![CDATA[Selendang Manduaro or Mudawaroh is a cultural heritage of the coastal communities of the West Coast, holding significant historical, aesthetic, and philosophical value. This traditional shawl is not only used as an accessory in traditional attire but also carries deep symbolic meanings in various ceremonial traditions, particularly in wedding rituals and social identity. However, modernization and lifestyle changes have led to a decline in its usage and preservation.This study aims to explore the tradition of using Selendang Manduaro within local communities through a literature review approach. An analysis of various academic sources was conducted to understand its history, functions, and preservation strategies. The findings indicate that Selendang Manduaro developed as part of cultural acculturation resulting from international trade since the 14th century. However, its existence is currently threatened due to a lack of education, limited regeneration of artisans, and a lack of innovation in design and marketing. To ensure its continuity, several efforts have been undertaken, such as embroidery skills training, entrepreneurship empowerment, and digital-based marketing. This study emphasizes that the revitalization of Selendang Manduaro requires a strategic approach, including design innovation, early cultural education, and support from communities and the government. With these measures, this traditional shawl can continue to be a vital part of the West Coast’s cultural identity and be passed down to future generations]]>
<![CDATA[Mappadendang and the Politics of Religious Orthodoxy: Cultural Adaptation in Contemporary Bugis Society ]]>
<![CDATA[Yaffa, Aurea Chiara]]>;
<![CDATA[Firnanda, Deviyan Angel]]>
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DOI: 10.62012/jacs.v2i2.21
<![CDATA[This study examines the transformation of Mappadendang, a traditional Bugis harvest ritual, amidst the rise of Islamic orthodoxy in contemporary Indonesia. Once a unifying cultural celebration, Mappadendang has experienced a decline in Muslim participation due to increasing scripturalist interpretations that view the ritual as incompatible with religious doctrine. Employing an ethnographic case-study approach in a South Sulawesi village, this research explores the community’s adaptive strategies, including ritual negotiation, symbolic reinterpretation, and religious reframing. The findings highlight how local actors maintain cultural resilience by transforming tradition into forms more acceptable to dominant religious norms. Through the frameworks of cultural politics and Islamic modernisation, the study underscores that cultural change in Muslim societies involves negotiation, not merely rejection, of heritage. This work contributes to broader discourses on religious orthodoxy, local identity, and the politics of cultural adaptation in plural societies.]]>
<![CDATA[Comparative Analysis of Mahr Practices in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia: Sociocultural and Economic Perspectives ]]>
<![CDATA[A'zdom, Muhammad Khofidul]]>;
<![CDATA[Asilah, Amirah Salwa]]>
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DOI: 10.62012/jacs.v2i2.22
<![CDATA[Mahr the obligatory bridal gift in Islamic marriage functions simultaneously as a religious requirement, a cultural symbol, and an economic transfer. This comparative study examines contemporary mahr practices in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, identifying the sociocultural, religious, and economic factors that shape mahr values and meanings in each country. Employing a mixed‑methods design, the study combines survey data from 612 married couples (Indonesia = 324; Saudi Arabia = 288) with 48 semi‑structured interviews. Quantitative results reveal significant cross‑national differences in median mahr amounts (USD 1,050 in Indonesia vs. USD 13,800 in Saudi Arabia) and in the weight of predictors such as bride’s education and family income. Qualitative analysis uncovers convergent themes of religious duty and social prestige, but divergent narratives around economic burden and women’s agency. By integrating both data strands, the study contributes a nuanced understanding of how local cultures negotiate global Islamic norms. Policy implications include the need for premarital counseling focused on financial literacy and the potential role of Islamic legal institutions in promoting equitable mahr agreements.]]>
<![CDATA[Mediated Resistance: The Role of Visual Art in Shaping Identity and Power Discourse in Postmodern Communication ]]>
<![CDATA[Khofidul A , Muhammad]]>;
<![CDATA[Firnanda , Deviyan Angel]]>
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DOI: 10.62012/jacs.v2i2.23
<![CDATA[This study explores how visual art operates as a medium of mediated resistance in the context of postmodern communication. Drawing on interdisciplinary theories from cultural studies, critical discourse, and media ecology, the research investigates how visual artworks—such as political murals, protest posters, and digital illustrations—challenge dominant ideologies and contribute to the construction of collective identity. Using a qualitative methodology combining semiotic analysis and Visual Discourse Analysis (VDA), the study analyzes selected visual texts to examine their representational strategies, ideological content, and audience interaction. The findings reveal that visual art functions not only as an aesthetic form but as a discursive force that reclaims marginalized narratives, negotiates symbolic power, and activates participatory resistance. This research affirms the role of visual culture as a central arena for the articulation of agency, identity, and alternative worldviews within postmodern media ecologies.]]>
