RESONANCE AND EVOLUTION: THE ENDURING INFLUENCE OF ISLAMIC ART ON MALAY CULTURE [RESONANSI DAN EVOLUSI: PENGARUH BERTERUSAN SENI ISLAM TERHADAP BUDAYA MELAYU]

Asilatul Hanaa Abdullah, Nor Azlin Hamidon

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Abstract

This paper examines the profound and multifaceted influence of Islamic art on Malay culture, focusing on its historical, spiritual, and contemporary dimensions. By exploring the integration of Islamic artistic principles, such as geometric patterns and Tawheed, into Malay art and architecture, it highlights their role in shaping Malay identity and values. The study delves into the transformation brought by Islamic teachings, evident in linguistic, social, and artistic practices, including the use of Jawi script and batik textiles. The resurgence of Malay Islamic art in the 20th century, particularly during the 1980s, underscores the cultural and socio- economic shifts within Malaysia's burgeoning middle class. Through case studies, such as Mastura Abdul Rahman’s House of Flowers, House of Harmony, the paper illustrates how contemporary Malay artists incorporate traditional motifs and Islamic elements to balance heritage with modernity. Employing iconographic and comparative analyses, this research reveals how Islamic art fosters a connection between the visible and the metaphysical, enriching Malay cultural narratives. Ultimately, the study underscores the enduring legacy of Islamic art in articulating Malay identity while advocating for its preservation as a cornerstone of cultural heritage.

Keywords: Islamic art, Malay culture, Tawheed, Geometric patterns, Malay identity

 


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