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Ancient maritime symbols in Malay traditional boat in the East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia

The study on decorative arts in Malay culture has been widely discussed by domestic and foreign researchers. However, dedicated discussions on decorative arts on traditional Malay boats are still lacking. This article will discuss the discovery of ancient symbols, which was once used in Malay tradit...

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Main Authors: Wahab, Mohd Rohaizat Abdul, Ramli, Zuliskandar, Samad, Mohammad Anis Abdul, Supian, Nur Sarahah Mohd, Nasir, Muhammad Nu Man Mohd, Masdey, Siti Salina
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Published: Malaysian Institute of Planners 2018
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DS Asia
PL Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/20415/
http://dx.doi.org/10.21837/pmjournal.v16.i5.439
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spelling my.um.eprints.204152019-02-21T03:07:22Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/20415/ Ancient maritime symbols in Malay traditional boat in the East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia Wahab, Mohd Rohaizat Abdul Ramli, Zuliskandar Samad, Mohammad Anis Abdul Supian, Nur Sarahah Mohd Nasir, Muhammad Nu Man Mohd Masdey, Siti Salina DS Asia PL Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania The study on decorative arts in Malay culture has been widely discussed by domestic and foreign researchers. However, dedicated discussions on decorative arts on traditional Malay boats are still lacking. This article will discuss the discovery of ancient symbols, which was once used in Malay traditional boat arts, especially in the East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia. The objective of this study is to draw a similarity in the understanding of maritime society around the world about the use of ancient symbols on their boats. This study used a visual analysis approach based on the findings of images resembling ancient symbols that were found in boat decorations around the world. These symbols will be described by their meaning and relevance through the use of the iconographic method. The results of this study reveal the understanding and beliefs of maritime communities around the world that are almost identical in terms of their ancient symbols. One of the artistic uniqueness produced by the Malay community is the creation of ancient symbol in a distinctive way and it is also an iconic feature that is connected to the Malay sailor community in the East Coast. Malaysian Institute of Planners 2018 Article PeerReviewed Wahab, Mohd Rohaizat Abdul and Ramli, Zuliskandar and Samad, Mohammad Anis Abdul and Supian, Nur Sarahah Mohd and Nasir, Muhammad Nu Man Mohd and Masdey, Siti Salina (2018) Ancient maritime symbols in Malay traditional boat in the East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia. Planning Malaysia, 16 (1). pp. 372-380. ISSN 1675-6215 http://dx.doi.org/10.21837/pmjournal.v16.i5.439 doi:10.21837/pmjournal.v16.i5.439
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topic DS Asia
PL Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
spellingShingle DS Asia
PL Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Wahab, Mohd Rohaizat Abdul
Ramli, Zuliskandar
Samad, Mohammad Anis Abdul
Supian, Nur Sarahah Mohd
Nasir, Muhammad Nu Man Mohd
Masdey, Siti Salina
Ancient maritime symbols in Malay traditional boat in the East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia
description The study on decorative arts in Malay culture has been widely discussed by domestic and foreign researchers. However, dedicated discussions on decorative arts on traditional Malay boats are still lacking. This article will discuss the discovery of ancient symbols, which was once used in Malay traditional boat arts, especially in the East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia. The objective of this study is to draw a similarity in the understanding of maritime society around the world about the use of ancient symbols on their boats. This study used a visual analysis approach based on the findings of images resembling ancient symbols that were found in boat decorations around the world. These symbols will be described by their meaning and relevance through the use of the iconographic method. The results of this study reveal the understanding and beliefs of maritime communities around the world that are almost identical in terms of their ancient symbols. One of the artistic uniqueness produced by the Malay community is the creation of ancient symbol in a distinctive way and it is also an iconic feature that is connected to the Malay sailor community in the East Coast.
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author Wahab, Mohd Rohaizat Abdul
Ramli, Zuliskandar
Samad, Mohammad Anis Abdul
Supian, Nur Sarahah Mohd
Nasir, Muhammad Nu Man Mohd
Masdey, Siti Salina
author_facet Wahab, Mohd Rohaizat Abdul
Ramli, Zuliskandar
Samad, Mohammad Anis Abdul
Supian, Nur Sarahah Mohd
Nasir, Muhammad Nu Man Mohd
Masdey, Siti Salina
author_sort Wahab, Mohd Rohaizat Abdul
title Ancient maritime symbols in Malay traditional boat in the East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia
title_short Ancient maritime symbols in Malay traditional boat in the East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia
title_full Ancient maritime symbols in Malay traditional boat in the East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia
title_fullStr Ancient maritime symbols in Malay traditional boat in the East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Ancient maritime symbols in Malay traditional boat in the East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia
title_sort ancient maritime symbols in malay traditional boat in the east coast, peninsular malaysia
publisher Malaysian Institute of Planners
publishDate 2018
url http://eprints.um.edu.my/20415/
http://dx.doi.org/10.21837/pmjournal.v16.i5.439
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