Color Concept of Dewata Nawa Sanggha in Barong Ket Mask Asthararianty, Imam Santosa, Irfansyah, I Nyoman Larry J.
Doctoral Study Program in Fine Arts and Design, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia
Abstract
The Barong Ket mask is one of the most famous masks on the island of Bali. Its function and role cannot be separated from the sacred site as a tool for worship in religious events (masks are said to be the embodiment of power representing God Almighty) and as a tool used for the tourism industry in Bali. Color is a characteristic that represents a specific area through the application of its artistic products, including the colors used in the Barong Ket Mask which represent Balinese characteristics. The color Dewata Nawa Sanggha is one of the very strong color concepts in the cultural and ritual life of the Balinese people. The use of this color is an exciting thing to study because it is used with a different function. The purpose of this study was to determine the color position of Dewata Nawa Sanggha in the Barong Ket Mask. This research was conducted to describe and collect information about it. This study uses a qualitative research methodology with a literature study method. This method is a series of activities to collect library data to be read, recorded, and processed. Data will be taken from books, journals, and other publications that are worthy of being used as a source for this research by describing and analyzing. The expected results of this study are to know the application of Dewata Nawa Sanggha^s colors and their relation to each color used in the Barong Ket Mask.
Keywords: The Color Concept of Dewata Nawa Sanggha, Mask Barong Ket
