MAKNA MOTIF HIAS PADA SITUS SARKOFAGUS AI RENUNG BATU TERING DALAM KAJIAN ROLAND BARTHES

Abstract

This research examines the meaning of decorative motifs on the sarcophagus site of Ai Renung Batu Tering through the semiotic study of Roland Barthes. The sarcophagus itself is a prehistoric relic, an archaeological artifact, and a cultural heritage originating from Batu Tering with a wealth of decorative motifs that hold diverse and meaningful interpretations at each site. The study adopts semiotics as a theoretical framework to analyze the meaning embedded in the decorative motifs of the Ai Renung Batu Tering sarcophagus site. The research methodology employs qualitative descriptive research, involving the analysis of decorative motifs on the Ai Renung Batu Tering sarcophagus using Roland Barthes' semiotic concepts with variables of denotation, connotation, and myth. The analysis entails identifying visual elements such as carved decorative motifs on the sarcophagus's structure and connecting them with the variables of denotation, connotation, and myth. Additionally, the study includes interviews with experts (sarcophagus site caretakers and cultural department heads) to gain a deeper understanding of the historical, cultural, and symbolic contexts.

The results indicate that the decorative motifs on the Ai Renung Batu Tering sarcophagus hold complex meanings rich in symbols. Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis using the three variables of denotation, connotation, and myth helps reveal the construction of meaning within the motifs and associates them with aspects of values such as norms, culture, education, religion, struggle, and heritage. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of artistic expression and cultural values found at the Ai Renung Batu Tering sarcophagus site. Furthermore, the study unveils nuanced insights into decorative motifs, highlighting the interplay of denotative representation, connotative interpretation, and mythological layers