Open AccessMAKNA RELIGIUS ISLAM DALAM SENI UKIR MACAN KURUNG
Author(s) -
Suharto Suharto
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
ibda'
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2477-5517
pISSN - 1693-6736
DOI - 10.24090/ibda.v10i2.62
Subject(s) - symbol (formal) , semiotics , history , creatures , islam , passions , sociology , art , literature , linguistics , philosophy , natural (archaeology) , archaeology
This paper attempts to describe and analyze the sculpture/carving,known as the Macan Kurung (Tiger in a Cage). The data were collectedby the method of documentation, interviews, and observations, while thestudy approach used is semiotics. This article shows that the Tigers Bracketsis a visual language that is full of messages and values. In the contextof Javanese Islam, the tiger is wild creatures as a symbol of wild lust thathave to be caged and chained. Disciplining the passions become an importanttheme of Macan Kurung message. In addition, the Macan Kurungalso a cultural captivity protest message in a colonized society.