Jurnal Masjid Jamik
Jurnal Masjid Jamik
Jurnal Masjid Jamik
ABSTRACT
This writing reveals the aesthetics of ornaments on the Mosque Jami’ located on
Pasar Usang, Air Tiris, Kampar district, Riau province. Ornaments found on the mosque
inspired by the form of plants, animal, geometry, universe, calligraphy and other forms.
The forms of plant are keluk pakis (fern branch), pucuk rebung (baby bamboo) and
tampuk manggis (mangosteen calyx); the motif of animal is lebah bergayut (swaying
bee); and the motifs of universe are spirals, cloud, moon and star. Ornaments are applied
on the wall, roof, pole, podium, tower and list-plank. Mosques ornaments have meaning
and function as building decoration and symbolizing the unity of Air Tiris people. The
contents of form and meaning in their application are related to the function of mosque
namely as the place for conducting religious activities and democratic discussions. The
application of carving ornament forms based on the cultural and aesthetic studies is
related to meaning and philosophy that refer to noble values in people’s life namely
customary and religious values. This research used qualitative method that had
descriptive characteristic, and use cultural approach as the basis of analysis. Data were
collected through observation done to the forms of contents of ornaments possessing
the identity of Mosque Jami’ and through interview done with interviewees. Analysis
was conducted by formulating the content, form and meaning of ornaments on Mosque
Jami’ with the help of cultural theory and aesthetic theory in order to perform
interpretation that resulted on the conclusion.