Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Sukarno was a national movement leader, one of the proclamator of Indonesian independence, and the first president of the Republic of Indonesia.Various aspects of his life, particularly in the political sphere, have attracted the attention of scholars.However, there is one aspect of Sukarno's life that has received less attention: his presence in the world of art.Although studies have discussed Sukarno's interest and passion for art, particularly painting and architecture, no study has specifically examined Sukarno's presence in the world of Javanese performing arts.This article was written using the historical method and aims to examine Sukarno's attention, presence, and involvement in the world of Javanese performing arts.The results of the study show that Sukarno had a great interest in Javanese performing arts, namely wayang kulit (shadow puppet), wayang orang (human puppet), dance, and karawitan.Sukarno also had close relationships with Javanese performing artists, including Ki Gito Sewoko, Ki Pujo Sumarto, Ki Nartosabdho (dhalang), Rusman, Suwarni, and Sutjipto Dihardjo (dancers), Tjokrowasito (karawitan artist), and Nyi Tjondrolukito (pesindhen).This article holds significant importance in shaping the national character.In this context, Sukarno's love for Javanese performing arts can inspire the Indonesian people, demonstrating that a passion for art is an integral part of loving one's homeland.This article was compiled using historical methods.From a historiographical perspective, this article contributes to the existing body of knowledge.It reinforces the facts regarding Sukarno's significant attention to traditional arts as part of his love for the homeland and as a means for cultural development and the formation of national character.
Institution: Diponegoro University
Language: English
Subfield: Cultural Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417417675