Symbolic Interpretations of Mah Meri Visual Art: A Conceptual Approach Using Peirce’s Semiotic Theory

  • Fadli Abd Razak Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam
  • Mohd Shariful Hafizal Aminuddin Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam
  • Mohd Fadhil Kamarudin Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam
  • Mohd Shahrizal Mat Hussin Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam
  • Aidah Binti Alias Alias Universiti Teknologi MARA Malacca Branch, Malacca
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v16i3(I).3931
Keywords: Semiotic Analysis, Mah Meri Tribe, Visual Art Heritage, Cultural Identity, Charles Sanders Peirce, Symbolism, Ethnography, Indigenous Art, Visual Anthropology

Abstract

This study examines the visual art heritage of the Mah Meri tribe through a semiotic analysis. Utilizing Charles Sanders Peirce's Semiotic Theory as the foundational framework, the research decodes the symbolism embedded in Mah Meri's artistic expressions. The aim is to understand and document the deep meanings behind these symbols and their impact on the cultural identity and historical narratives of the Mah Meri tribe. An ethnographic approach is employed for data collection, including field observations, photographic and videographic documentation, and qualitative interviews with community members. The findings reveal that Mah Meri's art is rich in symbolic meanings that reflect the tribe's cultural identity and history. The study also highlights the negative effects of modernization on traditional art forms, necessitating urgent preservation efforts. This research makes significant contributions to the field of visual anthropology by emphasizing the importance of semiotic analysis in understanding and preserving indigenous art. It calls for increased efforts in documenting and protecting the visual heritage of the Mah Meri tribe to ensure its transmission to future generations.

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Published
2024-09-05
How to Cite
Abd Razak, F., Hafizal Aminuddin, M. S., Kamarudin, M. F., Mat Hussin, M. S., & Alias, A. B. A. (2024). Symbolic Interpretations of Mah Meri Visual Art: A Conceptual Approach Using Peirce’s Semiotic Theory. Information Management and Business Review, 16(3(I), 103-106. https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v16i3(I).3931
Issue
Vol 16 No 3(I) (2024)
Section
Research Paper

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