Journal of Aesthetics, Design, and Art Management

INTEGRATION OF BALINESE, CHINESE AND EUROPEAN ORNAMENTS IN THE ARCHITECTURE OF PURI AGUNG KARANGASEM-BALI

2023-11-20T19:50:37+07:00

Purpose: This study aims to explain the form of integration of Balinese, Chinese and European ornaments in the architecture of Puri Agung Karangasem.

Research methods: A qualitative descriptive method was implemented to explain the integration of ornaments in the architecture of Puri Agung Karangasem. Data collection techniques are observation, interviews, and documentation, while the data sources are ornaments on the architecture of the palace heritage, cultural experts, and community leaders. The Penglingsir Puri (Palace’s Elders) and Abdi Dalem Puri (Palace’s Courtiers) are key informants.

Findings: The results showed that the forms of ornaments found at Puri Agung Karangasem could be divided into three, namely ornaments in traditional Balinese, Chinese, and European styles, resulting in a combination of the typical ornament forms of Puri Agung Karangasem. The three styles of ornament were integrated with each other, then developed by Balinese artists to create patra cina, patra olanda, karang sae, karang bentulu, and the visualization of a crowned lion as it is known today. Other integrations can be seen in the technique of making ornaments using casting techniques.

Implications: The rulers of Puri Agung Karangasem in ancient times had cultural relations with people from China and Europe, reflected in the visualization of the integration of carved ornaments into the palace’s architecture.

AESTHETICS OF ANIMATED MOVIE POSTER ILLUSTRATION "SI JUKI THE MOVIE"

2023-11-27T21:28:17+07:00

Purpose: In animated films, posters serve as a means to convey story illustrations. The visuals of the poster become an attraction for the audience or fans. Signs help the audience understand the purpose and message to be given. The information content of animated film works can be displayed through carefully arranged images or text and apply elements of art and art principles to create beauty.

Research methods: To deepen the understanding of the value of beauty contained in the poster that is the focus of the research, the author analyses the illustrations presented through the description of aesthetic elements and principles concerning Herbert Read's objective theory. This article describes the accurate beauty values reflected in the objects in the poster of "Si Juki The Movie, Committee for the End of Days. This article presents a conclusion about aesthetics that can be identified through the elements and principles of aesthetics contained in the work.

Findings:Film posters have the potential as a means to disseminate information using aesthetically designed illustrations of images and text. Through applying aesthetic elements and principles, movie posters can create a value of beauty that visualising shapes, colours, and motifs can easily understand. Based on the analysis, the animated movie poster "Si Juki The Movie" has a beauty implied in the aesthetic elements contained in the shapes, colours, and motifs displayed on the sign.

Implications: The results of this research are expected to increase public knowledge about the elements and principles of aesthetics interpreted through objective beauty in an animated film poster work.

LEGONG DANCE CREATION OF ARAS KEMBANG WINDHU: AN EXPLORATION OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF TUKAD BINDU HISTORY

2023-12-07T08:00:04+07:00

Purpose: Legong Kreasi Aras Kembang Windhu is an artwork inspired by the mythology surrounding Tukad Bindu. This stream is considered a symbol of the greatness of the creator, representing tenderness in maintaining the purity, cleanliness, and sustainability of water sources as the breath of life. The purpose of this work is to unite aesthetic creativity and history, making Tukad Bindu a source of deep inspiration that reflects the aesthetic imagination of nature and explores Hindu mythological sources related to the beauty of tourist attractions in Denpasar City.

Research methods: The method of creating this dance work adopts the angripta-sesolahan approach by I Ketut Suteja through several stages, which include planning, joint prayer rituals, material selection, formation of improvised motion results, and the first performance for evaluation.

Findings: The result of the creation of Legong Kreasi Aras Kembang Windhu is a dance work that describes the philosophy of water mythology and relates it to the natural history of Tukad Bindu. The alignment of the history of white and yellow Julit fish in Tukad Bindu is the basis for the depiction of human life in this performance. Through this performance, it is hoped that people can better understand and appreciate the importance of preserving nature, especially water and river areas, and promote awareness of sustainability and natural beauty in harmony.

Implications: Basically, Legong Kreasi Aras Kembang Windhu is not just a work of art for a prestigious art event but also a tribute to cultural heritage and an innovative attempt to introduce it to the public uniquely and interestingly.

THE AESTHETICS OF RENTENG DANCE

2023-12-08T22:19:56+07:00

Purpose: The Renteng dance in Saren I Hamlet, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali has a very simple form. As a work of art, this dance does not explicitly show beautiful power, but implicitly, it can create beauty based on the qualities it has. This research aims to reveal, describe and understand the aesthetics of the Renteng dance in Saren I Hamlet, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali.

Research methods: The method used in this research is qualitative utilizing data collection techniques in the form of observation and documentation. The results of this research show that the aesthetics of the Renteng dance in Saren I Hamlet, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali can be seen through unity, diversity, and intensity.

Findings: The aesthetics contained in the Renteng dance through its three beautiful characteristics illustrate that no matter how simple the dance is, it will still create an aesthetic experience. The aesthetic experience of this dance can be seen through the unity of the elements or forming elements which are intertwined as a whole and single, and have a strong detailed effect that is carried out repetitively to create harmony.

Implications: The aesthetics contained in the Renteng dance in Saren I Hamlet, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali, through the three characteristics of beauty that have been discussed, illustrate that no matter how simple or simple the dance is, it will still create an aesthetic experience. The aesthetic experience of the Renteng dance in Saren I Hamlet, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali can be seen through the unity of the elements or forming elements which are woven wholly and singly, and have a strong detailed effect which is carried out repetitively, thus creating harmony.

PIXEL ART STYLE CHARACTER DESIGN FOR “PANJI TALES” GAME FROM CHARACTERS DEPICTED IN JAVANESE TEMPLES BAS RELIEF

2023-12-10T17:16:29+07:00

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to design main characters for pixel graphics game entitled “Panji Tales” based on characters depicted in the scenes at Javanese temples’ bas relief.

Research methods: General design methods is used for this research. This method consists of identification, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

Findings: Result of this research are character design for four main characters of the game consist of turn around view for each character. Designed characters depicts their body shapes, clothing, jewelleries, and hairstyles derived from bas relief into pixel art form. In addition to depiction in pixel art form, designed characters also adjusted to make them possible to be animated. Also, for that purpose, walk cycle animations are made as example how the characters are animated.

Implications: Finalized character design will be used as guidlines for main characters’ animation in game currently being developed.