Research Article
Interpretation of Hierarchical Layouts and Shape of Ornaments in Balinese Architecture
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2317734, author={I Nyoman Nuri Arthana and Agus Kurniawan}, title={Interpretation of Hierarchical Layouts and Shape of Ornaments in Balinese Architecture}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 1st Warmadewa International Conference on Science, Technology and Humanity, WICSTH 2021, 7-8 September 2021, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={WICSTH}, year={2022}, month={6}, keywords={interpretation; hierarchy layout; shape; meaning; ornament dan decoration}, doi={10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2317734} }- I Nyoman Nuri Arthana
Agus Kurniawan
Year: 2022
Interpretation of Hierarchical Layouts and Shape of Ornaments in Balinese Architecture
WICSTH
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2317734
Abstract
The existence of ornaments and decorations in the form of architecture, especially Balinese architecture is one of the architectural elements that distinguishes one architecture from another. The purpose of this research is to reveal the meaning of Balinese architectural ornaments and decorations made of stone related to the placement and shape of the ornaments and decorations. In this study, the meanings to be studied are representational meanings and responsive meanings. In this initial study, the exploration of ornaments and decorations on Balinese architecture will be carried out in the perspective of meaning with the context of the placement and form of ornaments and decorations on Balinese architecture made of stone. The study method used in this research is basically a qualitative method using normative criticism technique. Broadly speaking, this research concludes that representationally related to the hierarchical placement of ornaments and decorations implies the strength of natural characteristics and natural obedience, while those related to ornaments and decorations contain the meaning of pleasure and beauty. Responsively related to the hierarchy of ornaments and decorations contains the meaning of balance, while related to the form of ornaments and decorations contains the meaning of appreciation for all elements of nature.