Author

  • Fadli Abd Razak

    • Creative Photomedia Department, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Mohd Shariful Hafizal Aminuddin

    • Creative Photomedia Department, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Mohd Fadhil Kamarudin

    • Creative Photomedia Department, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Mohd Shahrizal Mat Hussin

    • Creative Photomedia Department, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Aidah Alias

    • Department of Photography & Creative Imaging, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malacca Branch, Malacca, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

Abstract

This study examines the visual art heritage of the Mah Meri tribe through a semiotic analysis. The research uses Charles Sanders Peirce's Semiotic Theory as the foundational framework to decode the symbolism embedded in Mah Meri's artistic expressions. The aim is to understand and document the deep meanings behind these symbols and their impact on the cultural identity and historical narratives of the Mah Meri tribe. An ethnographic approach is employed for data collection, including field observations, photographic and videographic documentation, and qualitative interviews with community members. The findings reveal that Mah Meri's art is rich in symbolic meanings that reflect the tribe's cultural identity and history. The study also highlights the adverse effects of modernization on traditional art forms, necessitating urgent preservation efforts. This research makes significant contributions to visual anthropology by emphasizing the importance of semiotic analysis in understanding and preserving indigenous art. It calls for increased efforts in documenting and protecting the visual heritage of the Mah Meri tribe to ensure its transmission to future generations.

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Abd Razak, F., Aminuddin, M. S. H., Kamarudin, M. F., Mat Hussin, M. S., & Alias, A. (2024). Symbolic Interpretations of Mah Meri Visual Art: A Conceptual Approach Using Peirce’s Semiotic Theory. Information Management and Business Review, 16(3(I), 103-106. https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v16i3(I).3931

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Vol. 16 No. 3(I) (2024) Event Management, Control Systems & Digital Health View issue contents

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2024-09-06

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