| dc.description.abstract | A sign does not stand for itself, a sign stands for another thing instead. This
means that there is something else that can be revealed by observing a sign. Peirce
has proposed the concept of triangle of signification. It concerns with the triadic
relationship between the sign, its object, and the bridge of them called interpretant.
The role of the interpretant is so essential and depends on the comprehension of the
interpreter toward the context covering the sign. Wayang kulit, as a visual art product,
has some elements considered as sign that contains semiotic potential. The signs have
certain ideas behind. This thesis is conducted to reveal the relationship between the
sign and the meaning of wayang Punakawan Figures by applying Peirce’s triangle of
signification. First, the writer collects some qualitative data needed like the meaning
of the body parts and the contexts considered relevant to the sign. Secondly, the
writer descriptively analyzes the data found. It is purposed to get a construction of
context that may contribute to the reader’s interpretant. After that, the proper link
between the sign, interpretant, and the meaning of each Punakawan figure can be
figured out. This results clear and objective description of signification process of
each sign noticed in wayang Punakawan figures. In addition, the classification of the
sign types can be also recognized. The relationship between the sign and its object in
fact cannot be linked without the existence of the interpretant, the idea that comes out
after observing a sign. The interpretant itself is greatly affected by t he interpreter’s
comprehension toward the context of the sign. | en_US |
