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Traces of Multicultural Education in the Mihrab Ornaments of the Great Mosque of Demak

Catharsis · Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 86–97

DOI
10.15294/catharsis.v14i1.21285
ISSN
2502-4531, 2252-6900
Published
2025-06-30
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Multiculturalism, as an essential issue for humanity, has been adopted in Java, Indonesia, through the legacy of the artifacts of the Great Mosque of Demak. This is also an important marker for the basis of local education strategies. This study examines the traces of multicultural education in the Mihrab ornament of the Great Mosque of Demak and its relevance in learning fine arts. The method used is a literature study with a qualitative approach, in which various academic sources, journals, and historical studies are analyzed to understand the symbolic meaning and educational potential of the ornament. The study results indicate that the Mihrab ornament of the Great Mosque of Demak has a philosophical value that can be used as a medium for learning multicultural-based fine arts. Education integration strategies can be carried out through visual media, contextual approaches, and creative projects. With this approach, fine arts education not only functions as a means of developing artistic skills but also as a medium for instilling the values ​​of tolerance, diversity, and cultural inclusiveness. This study contributes to developing a more contextual fine arts curriculum based on local cultural heritage.

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  • State University of Jakarta
  • IPB University
  • Universitas Halu Oleo
  • State University of Semarang
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Syakir SyakirAffiliation unknown7
Wandah WibawantoAffiliation unknown5
Agus CahyonoAffiliation unknown5
Udi UtomoAffiliation unknown5
Wadiyo WadiyoAffiliation unknown4
Malarsih MalarsihAffiliation unknown4
Rahina NugrahaniState University of Semarang4
Syahrul Syah SinagaAffiliation unknown3
Retnoningrum HidayahAffiliation unknown3
Arif FiyantoAffiliation unknown3
Kemal Budi MulyonoAffiliation unknown2
Yatim RiyantoAffiliation unknown2
Muh Fakhrihun NaamAffiliation unknown2
Mujimin MujiminAffiliation unknown2
Asmar HasanUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Kikin Hamzah MutaqinIPB University1
Muhammad TaufikUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Sri Hendrastuti HidayatIPB University1
Jiel Vayyad RamadhanState University of Jakarta1
Muhammad Ficky DuskarnaenAffiliation unknown1
Via Tuhamah FauziastutiState University of Jakarta1
Chelsea Zaomi PondayuState University of Jakarta1
Mada Rekadarma SeptiandaState University of Jakarta1
NurfaidaAffiliation unknown1
Dino RimanthoAffiliation unknown1
Langlang HandayaniAffiliation unknown1
Teguh DarsonoAffiliation unknown1
Sunarno SunarnoAffiliation unknown1
Usrek Tani UtinaAffiliation unknown1
Haydnn Caesha MaulanaAffiliation unknown1
Musa Abdul HalimAffiliation unknown1
Iklas Adi PangestuAffiliation unknown1
Nabila Rakha PutriAffiliation unknown1
Dwi Wahyuni KurniawatiAffiliation unknown1
Alma Dita Mia NarfaisAffiliation unknown1
Gunarti Dwi LestariAffiliation unknown1

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