Multicultural Visual Communication in Yogyakarta Palace Building, Case Study of Padma Ornament

Abstract

Cultural diversity in Indonesia has occurred since the founding of the Majapahit Kingdom. Ornaments are a form of Indonesian cultural diversity which is a cultural heritage. The existence of ornaments on parts of the Yogyakarta Palace building proves the
period of cultural acculturation. Padma ornaments contain philosophical content resulting from acculturation to local culture and the influence of Hindu-Buddhist culture. Padma ornaments can be found in traditional Javanese buildings as decorative elements. This research explains one of the cultural products that was formed due to cultural influences that entered Indonesia. Descriptive qualitative methods are used to describe padma ornaments in historical and philosophical stories. The results of the analysis of the padma ornament concluded that the basic shape was taken from the red lotus flower which has meaning based on its physical appearance. The benefit of research is to increase knowledge regarding the value contained in padma ornaments as works of art created from the acculturation process of local Javanese culture and Hindu-Buddhist culture.

Keywords: Multicultural; Ornament; Padma