Nusantara Art in the Verstehen Paradigm

Abstract

The study of the diversity of nusantara (Indonesia) art is very complex, not only in terms of works such as signs, icons, and symbols, but also in terms of the social context of its society. This article offers how the possibility of applying various paradigms in studying nusantara art. Methodologically, scientific paradigm models are applied such as ethnography-constructivism, iconology, semiotics, genealogy, hermeneutics, phenomenology, ethnomethodology, autobiography-narrative which can be implemented as a multidisciplinary approach in the study of nusantara art. Studying nusantara art through a comprehensive paradigm will have an impact on the development of contextual art education and keep up with the times, including in the implementation of independent learning. The learning model provides more opportunities for students to explore learning as a form of stimulus to improve competence.