A Formalist Examination of the Doodle Art Theme ‘selangorku Makmur’ Through Greenberg’s Theory
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to analyze the formalist approach to interpreting doodle art, with a specific focus on the piece of artwork titled "My Doodle Selangorku Makmur." Throughout the course of this inquiry, the philosophy of Clement Greenberg has been applied. Line, color, composition, and media specificity are examples of formal characteristics that Greenberg emphasized as part of his argument that true art should favor visual and formal qualities over narrative or symbolic meaning. Greenberg's theory was based on the idea that true art should prioritize these qualities. The objective of this research is to dissect the selected piece of art and investigate the ways in which the structural components of the piece contribute to the artistic worth of the piece. This will be accomplished with the assistance of a formalist perspective. According to the findings, it is possible to create a dynamic visual experience by utilizing compositional balance, vivid color contrast, and compelling outlines. This can be accomplished by utilizing these elements. In doing so, the research reaffirms the legitimacy of doodle art as a kind of high art rather than purely ornamental work. This is because the research provides a contribution to the understanding of doodle art within the context of modernist aesthetics.
Authors: AIQA AFIQAH ISNIN, RINA ABDUL SHUKOR, NOR AZIYANA ABD RAHMAN, NOR YUS SHAHIRAH HASSAN, RAJA SHAMIR IZWAN RAJA SHARUDDIN
Institution: University of Selangor
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409910833