Makna Simbolik Kesenian Obros sebagai Visualisasi Karya Seni Islami

Abstract

Obros is an art developed in Petugan , Jebengsari Village , District Salaman, Magelang, Central Java. Obros is a form of folk art using movement patterns of tradition that relies on footwork . Obros was developed from rodhat which was revitalised by a local figure, Badran. Themes of soldiering , heroism, and communality become values that are represented in Obros . This study uses a descriptive approach with the analysis of symbols in the art system to dismantle layers making up this art including the background of the story , movements, actors, fashion, accompaniment, property, and contextualization . Meanwhile, ethenography method is used to collect data in the field. The results show that Obros is not just an artistic object and expression , but also a livelihood and communal power binding . Obros becomes a means of education for the people , both as a review of history , as well as a visionary reflection of the future.